Softball Preview: Murray Spartans vs. Salem Hills Skyhawks
The Murray Spartans will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Salem Hills Skyhawks at 3:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Murray scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They never let Cottonwood onto the board and left with a 16-0 victory. The win was familiar territory for Murray who now have four in a row.
Savana Whitlock was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Whitlock was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Murray got a massive performance out of Eleanor Myers, who went 2-for-2 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Lauren Harrison, who went 2-for-2 with a home run and two runs.
Meanwhile, Salem Hills had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7 runs), and they went ahead and made it three on Wednesday. They were the clear victor by a 12-2 margin over the Golden Eagles. That's two games straight that Salem Hills has won by exactly ten runs.
Rilyne Keck was a standout: she went 4-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and a double. Camryn Guest was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
Murray pushed their record up to 6-5 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs per game. As for Salem Hills, their win bumped their record up to 7-3.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Murray has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .507. However, it's not like Salem Hills struggles in that department as they've averaged .479. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Murray might still be hurting after the 20-3 loss they got from Salem Hills when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Will Murray have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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