Sumner is 1-9 against Puyallup since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Sumner Spartans will head out on the road to face off against the Puyallup Vikings at 4:00 p.m. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Sumner comes in on six and Puyallup on five.
Sumner can now show off seven landslide victories after their most recent contest on Tuesday. They never let Bethel onto the board and left with a 10-0 win.
Josslyn Sorensen tossed a big game, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out nine over five innings pitched.
At the plate, Sumner let Addy Meyers and Anna Thweatt loose on the outfield. Meyers went 2-for-3 with three RBI, while Thweatt scored a run while going 2-for-2. The team also got some help courtesy of Grace Martin, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Puyallup scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 21-5 margin over Curtis. That's two games straight that Puyallup has won by exactly 16 runs.
Kate Havice made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. Havice has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Havice was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kiera Thomas, who fired off two home runs, four runs, and two stolen bases while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kyra Smith, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Sumner's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-1. As for Puyallup, their record is now 9-3.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Sumner hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .407. However, it's not like Puyallup struggles in that department as they've averaged .400. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Sumner might still be hurting after the 7-0 loss they got from Puyallup in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Can Sumner avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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