Softball Game Preview: Springville Orioles vs. Easton Valley

Springville is a perfect 5-0 against Easton Valley since June of 2016 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Orioles will host Easton Valley at 5:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Springville came up short against Maquoketa Valley on Tuesday, falling 11-3. The Orioles haven't had much luck with the Wildcats recently, as the team has come up short the last six times they've met.

Meanwhile, Easton Valley fell victim to Calamus-Wheatland and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 7-0 to the Warriors. Easton Valley has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Springville's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Easton Valley, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 0-2.

Springville was able to grind out a solid win over Easton Valley in their previous meeting back in May of 2019, winning 7-4. Will the Orioles repeat their success, or do Easton Valley have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.