Sterling, VA — The Sterling Stealth secured a decisive victory over Firebirds-Ferguson 11U with a score of 12-3 on Sunday. The game started strong for the Stealth in the bottom of the first inning, with Ashley Houle's single bringing in one run, Rilyn O’Connor drawing a walk to score another, a steal of home adding two more runs, and Miranda Reese's double contributing one more run. The Stealth extended their lead in the bottom of the second inning, with Ruby Sowers and Ella Frazitta both stealing home. In the bottom of the third inning, the Stealth scored five runs on one hit. Rilyn O’Connor singled and eventually store home to score the first run of the inning. Nikki Singh Kochhar drew a walk and stole home to score one run, Ruby Sower also drew a walk and stole home to score another run, Ella Feek grounded out allowing Miranda Reese to score, and Penelope Perez added another run with a steal of home. Rilyn O’Connor started the game for the Stealth, allowing only one hit and no runs over three innings, striking out seven and walking two. Nikki Singh Kochar came in as a relief pitcher for the Stealth. Michaela L was the starting pitcher for Firebirds-Ferguson 11U, surrendering six hits and 12 runs (six earned) over two innings, striking out four and walking seven. Reese Hymel led the Stealth with two hits in two at-bats. Miranda Reese, Ella Feek, and Ashley Houle each drove in one run for the Stealth. Ruby Sowers led the team with two walks. Miranda Reese had the game’s only extra base hit with a double. Overall, the Stealth demonstrated a strong eye at the plate, collecting seven walks in total. Khaleesi Hummel, Reese Hymel, Nikki Singh Kochhar, Ashley Houle, Ella Frazitta, and Ruby Sowers each stole multiple bases, with the team stealing a total of 14 bases in the game. For Firebirds-Ferguson 11U, Jamie W went 1-for-2 at the plate, leading the team in hits. Avery B stole two bases. The team showed patience at the plate, amassing five walks and stealing six bases in the game.