Softball Game Preview: St. Francis Spartans vs. Indian Creek Timberwolves

By Team Reports Apr 9, 2024, 3:01am

Softball Preview: St. Francis Spartans vs. Indian Creek Timberwolves

St. Francis has been on the road for four straight, but on Tuesday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Indian Creek Timberwolves at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. St. Francis' pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Indian Creek's hitters will have their work cut out for them.

Two weeks ago, it was a hard-fought contest, but St. Francis had to settle for a 10-8 defeat against Padua Franciscan. The loss was St. Francis' first of the season.

Meanwhile, everything went Indian Creek's way against Byron on Monday as Indian Creek made off with a 7-1 win. That six run margin sets a new team best for Indian Creek this season.

Taylor Hulmes was excellent, going 2-for-2 with three RBI. Emily Frazier was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.

Having lost for the first time this season, St. Francis fell to 4-1. As for Indian Creek, they now have a winning record of 4-3.

St. Francis took their victory against Indian Creek in their previous meeting back in May of 2021 by a conclusive 14-0. Does St. Francis have another victory up their sleeve, or will Indian Creek turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.

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