Softball Game Preview: Slocum Mustangs vs. Apple Springs Eagles

For the second straight game, Slocum will face off against Apple Springs. The Mustangs will be playing at home against the Eagles at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Slocum's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Apple Springs' hitters will have their work cut out for them.

Slocum took a loss when they played away from home on Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. Their pitchers stepped up to hand Apple Springs a 2-0 shutout. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Mustangs have posted since March 25th.

Slocum is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-7 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.6 runs over those games. As for Apple Springs, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost nine of their last 11 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-15 record this season.