Softball Preview: Allendale Falcons vs. Sparta Spartans

Falcons
04/17/25 @ Whitehall | 15 |
04/17/25 @ Whitehall | 18 |
04/14/25 vs Wayland | 5 |
04/14/25 vs Wayland | 1 |
03/27/25 @ Wyoming | 13 |
For the first time this season, Allendale will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will host the Sparta Spartans at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Allendale is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season.
Allendale gave up the first runs on Thursday, but they didn't let that get them down. They were the clear victors by a 15-5 margin over Whitehall. The win continues a trend for the Falcons in their matchups with the Vikings: they've now won three in a row.
The team relied heavily on Lexie Gunter, who went 4-for-5 with three RBI, two doubles, and one stolen base. Those doubles were her first of the season. Tessa Gunter was another key player, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs and two RBI.
Allendale hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least three batters in three consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Sparta was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell 12-8 to Hamilton. On the bright side, the eight- run effort marked the Spartans' highest-scoring contest to date.
Grace Schmid made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run. Another player making a difference was Aubrey Sidlauskas, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Allendale's victory was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-2. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.4 runs over those games. As for Sparta, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
Allendale couldn't quite get it done against Sparta in their previous matchup back in May of 2017 as they fell 8-4. Will the Falcons 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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