It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Sumner ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Narraguagus Knights 7-6. That's more bragging rights for Sumner, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
For Narraguagus' part, Natalie Stanwood spent all 8.2 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits. Stanwood has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Autumn Peterson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-5. Trinity Morris was another key contributor, scoring a run while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Sumner now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Narraguagus, their defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 5-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sumner will square off against Machias at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Narraguagus, they will head out on the road to face off against Woodland at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Woodland will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Narraguagus surely won't give up without a fight.
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