Sumner is 0-3 against Bloomingdale since March of 2024 but things could change on Tuesday. The Stingrays will take on the Bulls at 7:00 p.m. Sumner is coming into the game hot, having won their last four games.
On Thursday, Sumner needed a bit of extra time to put away Steinbrenner. They skirted past the Warriors 3-2.
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Karlee Salisbury and Victoria Rudolph did most of the damage at the plate: Salisbury scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4, while Rudolph scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Those two stolen bases gave Rudolph a new career-high.
Meanwhile, Bloomingdale came up short against Montverde Academy on Thursday and fell 6-1. The Bulls have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Natalie Cable was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out ten batters over six innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 12 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one home run.
Sumner's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-8. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for Bloomingdale, their loss dropped their record down to 12-6.
Sumner's speedy runners might be the difference in Tuesday's matchup. The Stingrays have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Bloomingdale, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Sumner continue to outrun the ball?
Sumner couldn't quite finish off Bloomingdale in their previous meeting back in March and fell 12-10. Can the Stingrays avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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