Sumner's game last Tuesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the Puyallup Vikings 3-2. That's more bragging rights for Sumner, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Riley McGee was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched two innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. McGee has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances. McGee was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with a home run.
McGee wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Anna Thweatt, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On Puyallup's side, Kyra Smith made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run.
Sumner's victory bumped their record up to 12-6. As for Puyallup, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 13-8.
Sumner will head out on the road to face off against Emerald Ridge at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Emerald Ridge will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Sumner surely won't give up without a fight. Puyallup does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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