Reagan Rape collected four hits in four at bats, but Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans lost to Homewood Varsity Patriots 8-4 on Tuesday at Mountain Brook High School. Rape singled in the fourth inning, singled in the second inning, singled in the first inning, and singled in the seventh inning.

Homewood Varsity Patriots rallied for the victory despite trailing 4-0 in the fourth.

Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans were the first to get on the board in the first when Molly Shea grounded out, scoring one run.

Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans added one run in the second. Rape singled to center field on the sixth pitch of the at-bat, making the score 2-0.

Homewood Varsity Patriots flipped the game on its head in the top of the sixth, scoring six runs on six hits to take the lead, 8-4. The biggest blow in the inning was a double by #16 that drove in three.

Emma Durr stepped in the circle first for Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans. The starting pitcher surrendered eight hits and five runs (four earned) over five and one-third innings, striking out none and walking one. #00 stepped in the circle first for Homewood Varsity Patriots. The starting pitcher surrendered seven hits and four runs (two earned) over four innings, striking out one and walking none.

Anne Turner Goldman collected two hits for Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans in two at bats. Rape stole two bases.

Homewood Varsity Patriots collected 12 hits in the game. #16 provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Homewood Varsity Patriots with three runs batted in. The left fielder went 1-for-4 on the day. Leadoff hitter #15 led Homewood Varsity Patriots with three hits in four at bats. #20 and #24 each collected multiple hits for Homewood Varsity Patriots. Homewood Varsity Patriots turned one double play in the game.

Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans welcome Vestavia Hills Rebels Varsity on Thursday for their next game.