Softball Recap: Spring Grove Lions vs. Lyle/Pacelli Athletics
Spring Grove's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 15-3 margin over the Lyle/Pacelli Athletics. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for Spring Grove considering their one-run performance the contest before.
Brinley Middendorf was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits. Middendorf has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in ten consecutive pitching appearances. Middendorf was even better at the plate, scoring a run and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Spring Grove got a massive performance out of Katelyn Kraus, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. Sydney Holland was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing four bases while going 3-for-3.
On Lyle/Pacelli's side, Lillie Gardner made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Spring Grove's victory bumped their record up to 5-14. As for Lyle/Pacelli, their defeat was their 19th straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-20.
Spring Grove will take on Schaeffer Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Spring Grove is facing Schaeffer Academy at the right time seeing as Schaeffer Academy is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Lyle/Pacelli, they will head out on the road to challenge Blooming Prairie at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Blooming Prairie's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so Lyle/Pacelli's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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