Softball Game Preview: Fort Recovery Plays at Home

By Team Reports May 1, 2024, 9:48am

Softball Preview: Fort Recovery Indians vs. New Bremen Cardinals

Fort Recovery has been on the road for three straight, but on Thursday they'll finally head home. They will take on the New Bremen Cardinals at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. New Bremen took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Fort Recovery, who comes in off a win.

On Tuesday, everything went Fort Recovery's way against Anna as Fort Recovery made off with a 9-3 win.

Ava Grisez and Emma Will did most of the damage at the plate: Grisez went 2-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a double, while Will scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Will is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Ella Schoen was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.

New Bremen lost 15-4 to Minster on Tuesday. New Bremen has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

New Bremen saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mackenzie Bornhorst, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.

Fort Recovery's victory bumped their record up to 7-10. As for New Bremen, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-11.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. Fort Recovery has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like New Bremen struggles in that department as they've been averaging 2.9. The only question left is which team can snag more.

Fort Recovery came up short against New Bremen in their previous meeting back in May of 2023, falling 10-5. Will Fort Recovery have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.

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