Softball Preview: Spring Grove Lions vs. Houston Hurricanes
After three games on the road, Spring Grove is heading back home. They will take on the Houston Hurricanes at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Spring Grove will be strutting in after a win while Houston will be coming in after a loss.
Last Tuesday, Spring Grove earned a 6-3 victory over Mabel-Canton.
Brinley Middendorf spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Kaitlyn Klug, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Emerson Ingvalson, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
Meanwhile, it was a hard-fought game, but Houston had to settle for a 6-4 defeat against Fillmore Central/Lanesboro on Friday.
Spring Grove's win ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-13. As for Houston, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-6 record this season.
Spring Grove might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from Houston when the teams last played back in April. Will Spring Grove 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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