Cullman Varsity Bearcats scored four runs in the second inning, which helped them defeat Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans 7-1 on Thursday at Cullman High School.
Cullman Varsity Bearcats got on the board in the bottom of the second inning after #25 doubled down the left field line, Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans committed an error, #15 hit into a fielder's choice, and #2 hit a sacrifice fly, each scoring one run.
Cullman Varsity Bearcats added to their early lead in the bottom of the third inning after #25 doubled down the left field line, and Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans committed an error, each scoring one run.
Mackenzie Wedell took the loss for Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans. The hurler went three innings, giving up six runs (three earned) on five hits, striking out none and walking two. #1 stepped in the circle first for Cullman Varsity Bearcats. The starter gave up one hit and zero runs over five and one-third innings, striking out nine and walking one.
Marianna Murray led Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans with one run batted in. The 3-hole hitter went 2-for-3 on the day.
Cullman Varsity Bearcats piled up 10 hits in the game. #25 led Cullman Varsity Bearcats with two runs batted in from the number eight spot in the lineup. The center fielder went 2-for-3 on the day. #9, #25, and #22 each collected two hits for Cullman Varsity Bearcats. Cullman Varsity Bearcats turned one double play in the game.
Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans play at home on Tuesday against Huffman Varsity Vikings in their next game.