After soaring to 13 runs the game before, LaSalle-Peru was a bit more limited in their match on Saturday. They lost 10-2 to the Sterling Golden Warriors. LaSalle-Peru was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Sterling apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
For Sterling's part, Sienna Stingley was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off four hits (and only one walk). Stingley has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Stingley was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, Kaity Taylor was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, six RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Lily Martinez, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
LaSalle-Peru has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 16-15 record this season. As for Sterling, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 22-4.
Coincidentally, the two teams will both be playing Metamora the next time they take the field. Sterling will head out to face Metamora at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, while LaSalle-Peru will play them later in the day, at 10:00 a.m.
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