The Speedway Sparkplugs will head out to take on the Indianapolis Scecina Memorial Crusaders at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Speedway has given up an average of 11 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Roncalli hit Speedway with a seven-run sixth inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Sparkplugs lost 15-1 to the Royals. The Sparkplugs' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.
Mallory Short made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with one home run.
Meanwhile, Indianapolis Scecina Memorial got the win against Indianapolis Arsenal Technical on Friday by a conclusive 16-9. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Crusaders.
Olivia Covarrubias was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and seven unearned) runs off six hits. Those 15 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Sarah Causemaker was a standout: she went 3-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Kayley Campbell was another key player, going a perfect 5-for-5 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Indianapolis Scecina Memorial kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 19 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive games.
Speedway's defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Indianapolis Scecina Memorial, the win was their first on the road , bumping their record up to 4-10.
Speedway came out on top in a nail-biter against Indianapolis Scecina Memorial in their previous meeting back in May of 2024, sneaking past 8-7. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Sparkplugs since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
