Softball Preview: Springstead Eagles vs. Sunlake Seahawks
The Springstead Eagles will head out on the road to face off against the Sunlake Seahawks at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Sunlake took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Springstead, who comes in off a win.
Springstead will bounce into Tuesday's matchup after beating Nature Coast Tech, who they hadn't topped in nine consecutive meetings. Springstead skirted past Nature Coast Tech 3-2.
Alivia Miller made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Miller has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Miller was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
Miller wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ava Miller, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Sunlake suffered a rough 11-1 loss at the hands of Palm Harbor University on Monday. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Sunlake in their matchups with Palm Harbor University: they've now lost three in a row.
Marissa Martinez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-3 with a stolen base and a double.
Springstead's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-4. As for Sunlake, their loss dropped their record down to 14-9.
Tuesday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Springstead hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .363. However, it's not like Sunlake struggles in that department as they've averaged .333. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Springstead suffered a grim 10-1 defeat to Sunlake in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Can Springstead avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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