After only one run in their last contest, Sumner made sure to put some runs up on the board against Spoto on Thursday. The Stingrays blew past the Spartans 12-1. The victory continues a trend for the Stingrays in their matchups with the Spartans: they've now won seven in a row.
Luke Parson
| 03/17/25 vs Lennard | 7 |
| 02/13/25 vs Plant | 4 |
| 03/11/25 vs Newsome | 3 |
| 03/04/25 @ Durant | 3 |
| 03/27/25 vs Bloomingdale | 1 |
Luke Parson and Isaiah Welch were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Parson pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Welch tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Parson has become a key player for Sumner: the team is 2-1 when he allows at most one hit, but 7-10 otherwise. At the plate, Parson scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Welch scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Winston Pennant was a standout: he scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Sumner is 3-1 when Pennant posts two or more runs, but 6-10 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Jesse Robledo, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Sumner always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .515. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Sumner's win bumped their record up to 9-11. As for Spoto, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 10-11.
Looking ahead, Sumner will host Brandon at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Spoto, they will head out to face off against Parrish Community at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bulls' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Spartans' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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