South Kitsap lost a close one when they played last Monday but unfortunately for them the loss they were handed on on Wednesday was a bit more commanding. They suffered a tough 8-1 defeat at the hands of the Sumner Spartans. South Kitsap was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Sumner apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
South Kitsap saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Eva Spencer, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
On Sumner's side, the team relied heavily on Anna Thweatt, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 4-for-4. Thweatt is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Makenna Lysene was another key contributor, going 3-for-3 with a triple, a double, and an RBI.
This is the second loss in a row for South Kitsap and nudges their season record down to 4-3. As for Sumner, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
South Kitsap will look to defend their home field on Friday against Peninsula at 4:00 p.m. Peninsula is coming into the match with three straight defeats on the road, meaning South Kitsap will have to defend against a squad hungry for a win. As for Sumner, they will face off against Lincoln at 4:00 p.m. on Friday.
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