Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans had trouble keeping up with McAdory Varsity Yellow Jackets in a 16-1 loss on Thursday at McAdory High School.
A single by
Claire Robinett put Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans on the board in the top of the first.
McAdory Varsity Yellow Jackets flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the first, scoring seven runs on four hits to take the lead, 7-1. The biggest blow in the inning was a grand slam to center field by #3 that drove in four.
A single by #11, and a walk by #25 helped McAdory Varsity Yellow Jackets extend their early lead in the second.
McAdory Varsity Yellow Jackets added one run in the third after #12 singled down the right field line.
McAdory Varsity Yellow Jackets scored five runs on two hits in the bottom of the fourth inning. #3 hit a solo home run to center field, #14 singled, scoring one run, #11 hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run, and an error scored two runs.
Emma Durr began the game for Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans. The starter allowed eight hits and 10 runs (four earned) over two innings, striking out none and walking four. #27 stepped in the circle first for McAdory Varsity Yellow Jackets. The starting pitcher surrendered three hits and one run over four innings, striking out two and walking one.
Robinett led Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans with one run batted in. The left-handed hitter went 2-for-2 on the day.
Reagan Rape stole two bases.
McAdory Varsity Yellow Jackets tallied 12 hits in the game. #3, the number eight hitter for McAdory Varsity Yellow Jackets, led the way with five runs batted in. The catcher went 2-for-2 on the day. #14 went 3-for-3 at the plate to lead McAdory Varsity Yellow Jackets in hits. #11 collected two hits for McAdory Varsity Yellow Jackets in three at bats. #25 paced McAdory Varsity Yellow Jackets with three walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, amassing six walks for the game. McAdory Varsity Yellow Jackets didn't commit a single error in the field. #1 had the most chances in the field with four.
