Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans fell 12-7 to Central Varsity Red Devils on Friday at Hoover Met Complex despite out-hitting them 12 to nine. Charlotte Kearse, Marianna Murray, Anna Kate Shea, and Morgan Minich each collected two hits for Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans.
Central Varsity Red Devils got on the board in the top of the first inning after Ramsey Vardman doubled to center field, and Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans committed an error, each scoring one run.
Central Varsity Red Devils added to their early lead in the top of the second inning after Savannah Sevier doubled to center field, and Khloe Broadwater hit a sacrifice fly, each scoring one run.
A double by Jules Griggs extended the Central Varsity Red Devils lead to 5-0 in the top of the third inning.
Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans made the score 5-4 in the bottom of the third inning when Anne Turner Goldman hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run, and Minich homered to left field, scoring three runs.
Central Varsity Red Devils scored six runs on three hits in the top of the fifth inning. Mckinley Hall singled, scoring one run, Deeana Amos hit a sacrifice fly, scoring one run, Broadwater drew a walk, scoring one run, and Vardman homered to left field, scoring three runs.
Caitley Cameron earned the win for Central Varsity Red Devils. The starter allowed five hits and four runs over two and one-third innings, striking out one and walking one. Mackenzie Wedell took the loss for Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans. The right-handed pitcher went four and one-third innings, surrendering nine runs (eight earned) on seven hits, striking out none and walking five.
Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans tallied 12 hits in the game. Minich drove the middle of the lineup, leading Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans with three runs batted in. The outfielder went 2-for-3 on the day.
Vardman provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Central Varsity Red Devils with four runs batted in. The right-handed hitter went 2-for-3 on the day. Vardman and Hall each collected two hits for Central Varsity Red Devils. Mariah Harrison and Sevier each stole multiple bases for Central Varsity Red Devils. Central Varsity Red Devils had a strong eye at the plate, tallying six walks for the game. Central Varsity Red Devils ran wild on the base paths, collecting nine stolen bases for the game. Central Varsity Red Devils didn't commit a single error in the field. Harrison had the most chances in the field with five.