Softball Game Preview: Gothenburg Swedes vs. Hershey Panthers

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Gothenburg is 7-1 against Hershey since September of 2021 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Swedes will head out to square off against the Panthers at 4:00 p.m. Gothenburg is coming into the matchup on a five-game losing streak.

Gothenburg fell victim to Gering and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They lost 12-0 to the Bulldogs.

Meanwhile, while Hershey put up some runs on Monday, the same can't be said for Lexington. The Panthers were the clear victors by a 6-0 margin over the Minutemen.

Ellie Hampton made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 12 over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.

In other batting news, Karleigh Didier was excellent, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs and one double. That's the most runs she has posted since back in September of 2024.

Hershey's record is now 6-15. As for Gothenburg, their loss dropped their record down to 8-12.

Hershey's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Gothenburg hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .346. It's a different story for Hershey, though, as they've only averaged .243. Will they be able to contain Gothenburg's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.