Strong Hitting Not Enough As Standish-Sterling Varsity Panthers Falls To North Branch
By GameChanger Media
Standish-Sterling Varsity Panthers fell 4-2 to North Branch on Saturday at North Branch High School despite out-hitting them nine to five. Julia Mattson, Keeley Peace, and Jaylynn Yenna each collected two hits for Standish-Sterling Varsity Panthers.
North Branch got on the board in the bottom of the first inning after Standish-Sterling Varsity Panthers committed an error, and #5 singled to left field, each scoring one run.
North Branch added one run in the third. Standish-Sterling Varsity Panthers committed an error, making the score 3-0.
#24 earned the win for North Branch. The pitcher allowed nine hits and two runs over seven innings, striking out eight and walking one. Madison Burke took the loss for Standish-Sterling Varsity Panthers. The starter went six innings, allowing four runs (one earned) on five hits, striking out seven and walking three.
Anna Briggs and Mattson each drove in one run for Standish-Sterling Varsity Panthers.
#3, #17, #18, #4, and #5 each collected one hit for North Branch. #4 and #5 each drove in one run for North Branch. North Branch turned one double play in the game.
Standish-Sterling Varsity Panthers play at home on Saturday against North Branch in their next game.
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