Both teams were strong in the circle on Wednesday, but Homewood Varsity Patriots was just a little bit stronger at the plate in their 2-1 victory over Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans. Emma Durr started the game for Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans and recorded 10 outs.

Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans was right in it until Homewood Varsity Patriots doubled in the fifth inning.

Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans were the first to get on the board in the fourth when Anne Turner Goldman singled, scoring one run.

#1 hit a sacrifice fly, which helped Homewood Varsity Patriots tie the game at one in the bottom of the fourth.

Durr started in the circle for Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans. The pitcher allowed two hits and one run over three and one-third innings, striking out one and walking three. #00 started in the circle for Homewood Varsity Patriots. The hurler surrendered seven hits and one run over seven innings, striking out five and walking one.

Goldman went 2-for-3 at the plate and led the team with one run batted in. Goldman, Reagan Rape, and Claire Robinett each collected two hits for Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans. Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans turned one double play in the game.

#15 set the tone at the top of the lineup, leading Homewood Varsity Patriots with two hits in three at bats. #16 and #1 each drove in one run for Homewood Varsity Patriots. Homewood Varsity Patriots didn't commit a single error in the field. #20 had the most chances in the field with six.