Rape collected four hits in four at bats, as Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans defeated Leeds Greenwave 11-6 on Tuesday at Leeds Middle School. Rape tripled in the fifth inning, tripled in the first inning, tripled in the seventh inning, and singled in the third inning.
Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans got on the board in the top of the first inning after Shea singled to center field, and Murray grounded into a fielder's choice, each scoring one run.
Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans added one run in the second after Shea was struck by a pitch.
Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans added to their early lead in the top of the third inning after Rape singled to center field, and Shea grounded out, each scoring one run.
Howard grounded out, which helped Leeds Greenwave tie the game at five in the bottom of the fourth.
In the top of the fifth, Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans broke up the tie when Rape tripled, scoring one run. Then a sacrifice fly by Shea followed to extend the lead to 7-5.
Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans added four more runs in the top of the seventh inning on two hits. Shea grounded out, scoring one run, and Murray homered to center field, scoring three runs.
Kearse earned the win for Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans. The hurler gave up four hits and two runs over four and two-thirds innings, striking out one and walking seven. Stone took the loss for Leeds Greenwave. The pitcher went seven innings, allowing 11 runs (nine earned) on 11 hits, striking out three and walking eight. Rape led things off in the circle for Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans. The starter gave up zero hits and one run (zero earned) over one inning, striking out one and walking one. Murray appeared in relief for Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans.
Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans collected 11 hits in the game. Murray provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans with four runs batted in. The infielder went 1-for-5 on the day. Kearse collected two hits for Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans in five at bats. Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans had patience at the plate, tallying eight walks for the game. Shea and Presley led the team with three bases on balls each. Shea stole two bases. Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans turned two double plays in the game.
Leadoff hitter Galloway led Leeds Greenwave with two hits in four at bats. Hogan, Galloway, Hernandez, and Howard each drove in one run for Leeds Greenwave. Rogers paced Leeds Greenwave with four walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, tallying 11 walks for the game. Leeds Greenwave turned one double play in the game.
Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans will travel to Pelham Varsity Panthers for their next game on Wednesday.