Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans had trouble keeping up with St. Clair County Varsity Saints in a 13-3 loss on Wednesday at Mountain Brook High School.
St. Clair County Varsity Saints got on the board in the top of the first inning after Oaklie singled to center field, Emma grounded out, and Carmen grounded out, each scoring one run.
St. Clair County Varsity Saints added to their early lead in the top of the second inning after Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans committed an error, Emma singled down the right field line, Carmen singled down the left field line, and Keili was struck by a pitch, each scoring one run.
St. Clair County Varsity Saints added one run in the third. Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans committed an error, making the score 8-0.
Charlotte Kearse opened the game for Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans. The starting pitcher surrendered one hit and six runs (five earned) over one and one-third innings, striking out none and walking four. Carleigh started the game for St. Clair County Varsity Saints. The starting pitcher gave up eight hits and three runs over four innings, striking out none and walking one.
Anna Kate Shea, Morgan Minich, and Reagan Rape each collected two hits for Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans. Molly Shea, Minich, and Rape each drove in one run for Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans.
St. Clair County Varsity Saints accumulated 11 hits in the game. Oaklie, Bella, and Carmen each collected two hits for St. Clair County Varsity Saints. Demeria led St. Clair County Varsity Saints with three runs batted in. The shortstop went 1-for-4 on the day. Jayla paced St. Clair County Varsity Saints with two walks. Overall, the team had patience at the plate, accumulating six walks for the game. St. Clair County Varsity Saints stole five bases in the game.