Softball Preview: Springfield Spartans vs. Columbiana Clippers
The Springfield Spartans will head out on the road to take on the Columbiana Clippers at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The pair are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Springfield had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9 runs), and they went ahead and made it three on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Colts with a sharp 14-3 win. Considering Springfield has won three games by more than seven runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Sydney Hillyard made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits (she also only allowed one walk). Hillyard has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Hillyard was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with three RBI.
In other batting news, Breanna Ruggiero and Destiny Ruggiero did most of the damage at the plate: Ruggiero went 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a double, while Ruggiero scored three runs while going 2-for-3. Ruggiero continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Izzy Potter was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Columbiana put the finishing touches on their third blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 9-1 margin over Harding. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Columbiana.
Maryn Hepler was incredible, going 3-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and three runs. Another player making a difference was Cameron Perkins, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
Springfield now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Columbiana, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season.
Wednesday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Springfield hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .327. However, it's not like Columbiana struggles in that department as they've averaged .326. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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