Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans lost to Russellville Varsity Golden Tigers 9-5 on Saturday.
Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans were the first to get on the board in the first when Shea singled, scoring one run.
Russellville Varsity Golden Tigers flipped the game on its head in the bottom of the first, scoring eight runs on five hits to take the lead, 8-1. The biggest blow in the inning was a single by Odom that drove in two.
Russellville Varsity Golden Tigers added one run in the second. Suggs grounded into a fielder's choice, making the score 9-1.
Bishop earned the win for Russellville Varsity Golden Tigers. The starting pitcher surrendered four hits and four runs (zero earned) over two and two-thirds innings, striking out one and walking two. Kearse took the loss for Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans. The right-handed pitcher went one inning, allowing eight runs on five hits, striking out none and walking two.
Rape led Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans with two hits in three at bats from the leadoff position. Kearse, Shea, and Rape each drove in one run for Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans. Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans were sure-handed and didn't commit a single error. Murray made the most plays with three.
Gholston set the tone at the top of the lineup, leading Russellville Varsity Golden Tigers with two hits in two at bats. Suggs, Gholston, and Odom each drove in two runs for Russellville Varsity Golden Tigers. Huerta and McCulloch each stole multiple bases for Russellville Varsity Golden Tigers. Russellville Varsity Golden Tigers had patience at the plate, amassing five walks for the game. Russellville Varsity Golden Tigers stole five bases in the game.