In what's become a running theme this season, Sterling gave their fans yet another huge win in their second game on Saturday. They blew past the Harvard Hornets 23-2. Sterling's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Layla Wright made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over four innings pitched. Wright was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Sterling let Olivia Melcher and Sienna Stingley loose on the outfield. Melcher fired off two home runs, six RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-4, while Stingley went 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Stingley hasn't dropped below three hits for three straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Ady Waldschmidt, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
Sterling's victory bumped their record up to 10-2. As for Harvard, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-6.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sterling will take on Geneseo at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Harvard, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Grayslake North at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Grayslake North is coming into the match with four straight losses on the road, meaning Harvard will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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