Sumner fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Freedom on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Patriots by a score of 11-10. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Stingrays, who until this matchup were averaging 3.75 runs allowed.
Sumner got a good showing from JACKSON SALISBURY, who struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off two hits (and only one walk).
On the hitting side, ISAIAH ROMANO and WINSTON PENNANT stepped up to the plate in a big way. ROMANO got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs and one double, while PENNANT got on base in four of his six plate appearances with one triple, two RBI, and one run. ROMANO also put up two hits, which were his first of the season. Another player making a difference was ERIk FARMER, who got on base in two of his five plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Sumner's record now sits at 2-2. As for Freedom, their victory ended a three-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 4-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sumner will challenge Lennard at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Freedom, they will take on Brandon at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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