Softball Game Preview: Spencer Rockets vs. Columbus Catholic Dons

The Spencer Rockets will take on the Columbus Catholic Dons at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The squads are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Spencer has struggled recently with four losses in a row, while Columbus Catholic will arrive with seven straight victories.

On Saturday, Spencer didn't have quite enough to beat Glenwood City and fell 8-7. That's two games in a row now that the Rockets have lost by just one run.

Meanwhile, Columbus Catholic got the win against Regis on Monday by a conclusive 11-1. The Dons might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matches by seven runs or more this season.

Columbus Catholic pushed their record up to 10-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.6 runs over those games. As for Spencer, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-10.

Spencer suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Columbus Catholic in their previous matchup back in April. Will the Rockets 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.