Softball Game Preview: Harper Creek Plays at Home

By Team Reports May 18, 2024, 11:40am

Softball Preview: Harper Creek Beavers vs. Western Panthers

After 11 games on the road, Harper Creek is heading back home. They will take on the Western Panthers at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Harper Creek is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.6 runs per game this season.

Last Thursday, Harper Creek had just enough and edged Otsego out 6-5.

The team relied heavily on Sophie Kline, who went 4-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and a double. Kennedy Halverson was another key contributor, going 1-for-2 with a home run and two RBI.

Meanwhile, after soaring to 17 runs the game before, Western was a bit more limited in their game last Wednesday. They lost 14-2 to Coldwater.

Harper Creek has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a massive bump to their 17-12 record this season. As for Western, their loss dropped their record down to 2-4.

Harper Creek came up short against Western in their previous meeting back in May of 2023, falling 4-0. Will Harper Creek have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.

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