Murray couldn't beat Crimson Cliffs on Saturday even though they stacked four runs on them in the second inning. The Spartans fell just short of the Mustangs by a score of 7-6. The Spartans' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Savana Whitlock spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up six Ks.
At the plate, Zaylee Winterhalder and Summer Stewart stepped up to the plate in a big way. Winterhalder got on base in all four of her plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI, while Stewart went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs. Mardi Dow was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Murray's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Crimson Cliffs, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 6-4.
Murray didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 13-5 victory against Snow Canyon on the 14th. As for Crimson Cliffs, they have also already played their next matchup, an 8-5 win against Enterprise on the 14th.
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