The Sanderson Spartans will head out on the road to square off against the Willow Spring Storm at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Sanderson will be strutting in after a victory while Willow Spring will be coming in after a loss.
Sanderson can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They walked away with a 7-3 win over Athens Drive.
Lily Thorpe was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits. Thorpe has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Thorpe was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run and two runs.
In other batting news, Sanderson let Mason Stanley and Sloane Thorpe loose on the outfield. Stanley went 1-for-4 with four RBI, a stolen base, and a double, while Thorpe scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Willow Spring unfortunately witnessed the end of their six-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell 9-5 to Garner. Willow Spring has struggled against Garner recently, as their match on Tuesday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Lynlee Ogburn made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with three RBI, a triple, and a run. Kaitlynn Hunt was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with a home run.
Sanderson's victory bumped their record up to 2-4-1. As for Willow Spring, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-3.
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