Cardinal Gibbons won against Sanderson last Monday with six runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Thursday. The Cardinal Gibbons Crusaders walked away with a 6-1 win over the Sanderson Spartans. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Cardinal Gibbons.
Avery Robinson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just zero earned (and one unearned) runs on three hits and racked up 12 Ks.
At the plate, Layce Chappell was excellent, going 2-for-4 with three runs and a triple. Another player making a difference was Brooke Padfield, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI.
On Sanderson's side, Lily Thorpe was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off nine hits (and not a single walk). Thorpe has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Thorpe was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a triple and a run.
Cardinal Gibbons' victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Sanderson, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cardinal Gibbons will take on Jordan-Matthews at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Sanderson, they will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Athens Drive at 4:30 p.m. on April 2nd. Athens Drive is coming into the match with five straight losses at home, meaning Sanderson will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win.
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