Milton’s two home runs carry Sumner over Washington 11-8

Senior catcher Trista Milton hit two home runs in Sumner Academy’s 11-8 win over Washington in a game played at Legends Field. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

by Brian Turrel

The Sumner Academy Lady Sabres softball team powered past Washington Tuesday afternoon at Legends Field with an 11-8 win.

Four Sumner home runs, two by catcher Trista Milton, provided the winning margin and held off a seventh-inning comeback attempt from the Lady Wildcats.

Ariana Lysahowski started on the mound for Sumner and pitched six innings, giving up four runs. She also combined with second baseman Sofia Mercado on back-to-back home runs in the four-run fifth inning.

Washington fought to the last out, getting one run in the sixth inning and four more in the seventh. Arianna Leaper pitched a complete game for the Wildcats.

Both teams represent the combined forces of two USD 500 high schools. Wyandotte students play alongside Sumner students on the Sumner team, while Schlagle and Washington players unite under the maroon and white of Washington.

Combined teams have been necessary due to low participation in the last couple years, but the current rising trend in the number of softball players from each school should allow Wyandotte to field its own team in 2023, and Schlagle in 2023 or 2024.

The Lady Sabres posed together at home plate following their victory. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

Washington first baseman Kiersten Sears stretched to make the play on a ground ball out. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

Second baseman Sofia Mercado threw to first base on a ground ball in the seventh inning. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

Arianna Leaper pitched a complete game for the Lady Wildcats. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

Washington second baseman Sydnie Roberts threw to first on a grounder. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

Ariana Lysahowski pitched six innings for the Lady Sabres. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

Washington’s Erin Anderson rounded second and headed for third base. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

Trista Milton celebrated with fellow Sumner senior Alesia McLear after hitting her first home run. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

Sumner junior second baseman Sofia Mercado watched her hit sail deep into the outfield for a home run. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)