Morrice had lost seven straight at home dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 0-3 to make it eight. They came up short against the Webberville Spartans, falling 24-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Orioles of the 16-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
As for Webberville, their win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-3. That looming 24-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
For Webberville's part, Makayla Culver was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Culver has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with three runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, Valerie Grosser was a standout: she got on base in all five of her plate appearances with four runs, one triple, and one stolen base. She also brought in two RBI, marking her first of the season. Jenna Lycos was another key player, going 3-for-4 with four runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Morrice will square off against Atherton at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Webberville, they will face off against Dansville at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Spartans 3.8, the Aggies 3.9) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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