The Fremont Packers will head out to challenge the Mason County Central Spartans at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Fremont will be looking to extend their current four-game winning streak.
On Friday, Fremont got the win against Morley Stanwood by a conclusive 11-2. The result was nothing new for the Packers, who have now won 11 contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
Kenzie Homrich made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Gracie Clark was excellent, going 2-for-3 with three runs and one RBI. That's the most runs she has posted over her last ten matches. Maddie Baden was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Fremont kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in six consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Mason County Central lost 14-5 to North Muskegon on Tuesday. That's two games in a row now that the Spartans have lost by exactly nine runs.
Ellie Bendele was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season.
Fremont's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-5-1. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.3 runs over those games. As for Mason County Central, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-11 record this season.
Mason County Central's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Fremont hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .407. It's a different story for Mason County Central, though, as they've only averaged .217. Will they be able to contain Fremont's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
