Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans stayed in it until the end, but McAdory Varsity Yellow Jackets pulled away late in a 4-2 victory on Thursday at Mountain Brook High School. The game was tied at two in the top of the seventh when #27 singled, scoring two runs.

McAdory Varsity Yellow Jackets got on the board in the top of the fifth inning after #9 doubled to left field, and #9 scored after tagging up, each scoring one run.

Edith Kaplan doubled, which helped Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans tie the game at two in the bottom of the sixth.

#27 earned the win for McAdory Varsity Yellow Jackets. The starting pitcher allowed seven hits and two runs over seven innings, striking out three and walking none. Mackenzie Wedell stepped in the circle first for Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans. The right-handed pitcher allowed six hits and two runs over five innings, striking out one and walking one.

Kaplan and Claire Robinett were a force together in the lineup, as they each collected two hits for Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans while hitting back-to-back. Kaplan provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans with two runs batted in. The number three hitter went 2-for-3 on the day.

McAdory Varsity Yellow Jackets accumulated 10 hits in the game. #27 drove the middle of the lineup, leading McAdory Varsity Yellow Jackets with two runs batted in. The pitcher went 4-for-4 on the day. #7 collected two hits for McAdory Varsity Yellow Jackets in two at bats. #7 stole two bases. McAdory Varsity Yellow Jackets didn't commit a single error in the field. #54 had the most chances in the field with seven.

Spartans will be on the road to Rainsville, AL for the Plainview Round Robin Saturday.