Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans could not keep pace with Gardendale Varsity Rockets 6-1 on Tuesday.
Gardendale Varsity Rockets got on the board in the bottom of the second inning after Emerson Murrell grounded into a fielder's choice, Abbey Crockett grounded out, and Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans committed an error, each scoring one run.
Gardendale Varsity Rockets added two runs in the third after Crockett singled down the left field line.
Emma McGruder earned the win for Gardendale Varsity Rockets. The starter surrendered one hit and one run over seven innings, striking out seven and walking three. Charlotte Kearse took the loss for Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans. The righty went three innings, surrendering five runs (two earned) on four hits, striking out one and walking four.
Kearse led Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans with one run batted in. Anna Kate Shea went 1-for-3 at the plate to lead Mountain Brook Varsity Spartans in hits.
Gardendale Varsity Rockets collected 10 hits in the game. Charlie Chiasson, Crockett, and Hadlee Mason each collected two hits for Gardendale Varsity Rockets. Crockett led Gardendale Varsity Rockets with two runs batted in. The left-handed hitter went 2-for-4 on the day. Chloe Sanders led Gardendale Varsity Rockets with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, amassing five walks for the game. Murrell stole two bases. Gardendale Varsity Rockets ran wild on the base paths, piling up four stolen bases for the game.