Wesley Chapel's game last Tuesday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They walked away with a 10-7 win over the Sickles Gryphons. The high-scoring effort was just what Wesley Chapel needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Wesley Chapel got a great performance from Alana Claros as she tossed six innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Claros has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Ava Blakely was incredible, going 4-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Juliana Martin, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
On Sickles' side, Chloe Eichelberger made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Shelby Prevatte, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Wesley Chapel's victory bumped their record up to 8-12. As for Sickles, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-20.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Wesley Chapel will challenge Hudson at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Wesley Chapel is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses. As for Sickles, they will head out on the road to take on Gaither at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Gaither is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
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