Softball Preview: Harper Creek Beavers vs. Lakeview Spartans
After two games on the road, Harper Creek is heading back home. They will take on the Lakeview Spartans at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Harper Creek is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.3 runs per game this season.
Harper Creek will bounce into Wednesday's game after beating Coldwater, who they hadn't topped in nine consecutive meetings. Harper Creek came out on top against Coldwater by a score of 4-1 on Thursday.
Taegan Anderson made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed five innings while giving up just one earned run off seven hits. Anderson has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Anderson was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Paige Shroll was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-2. Kaylee Kirkpatrick was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Lakeview was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They lost 12-0 to Lakeshore.
Harper Creek pushed their record up to 21-13 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road. As for Lakeview, their loss dropped their record down to 13-13.
Harper Creek might still be hurting after the 13-5 defeat they got from Lakeview in their previous matchup on May 11th. Will Harper Creek have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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