SPEARFISH, SD – The Sturgis Scoopers pounded out 15 hits and had no trouble beating the Spearfish Spartans on Monday at Sky Ridge Sports Complex, 12-1.

The Scoopers took a quick 3-0 lead in the top of the first inning as Avery Anderson singled, advanced to second on a bunt by Jayna Johnston, then got to to third base after an error by Spearfish. Anderson, Johnston and Tylee Bestgen scored for Sturgis.

The Scoopers added three more runs in the top of the fourth and fifth innings to jump out to a 9-1 lead. Sturgis added a run in the sixth and two more runs in the top of the seventh on a home run to left field by Anderson to complete the run barrage.

Johnston earned the pitching win for Sturgis, giving up six hits and one run over seven innings, striking out nine and walking one. Emme Johnson took the loss for Spearfish, surrendering seven hits and six runs over four innings, striking out none and walking two.

Sturgis was led by Avery Anderson and Jayna Johnston at the plate with three hits each. The Scoopers stole four bases and had six errors in the game. Sydney Andrzejewski and Avery Anderson both homered for Sturgis.

Emme Johnson and Liv Johnson each collected two hits for Spearfish. The Spartans finished with six total hits and four errors.

The Scoopers hit the road Friday and travel for their next matchup at Brookings to take on the Bobcats.