Softball Preview: Summit Spartans vs. Independence Eagles
The Summit Spartans will be playing in front of their home fans against the Independence Eagles at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Summit is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
Summit can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Thursday. They blew past Franklin 16-1. The victory was just what Summit needed coming off of a 13-2 defeat in their prior matchup.
Bella Uppinghouse made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Uppinghouse has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Uppinghouse was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Ashlyn Easley was a standout: she went 3-for-3 with five RBI, two runs, and a triple. Saniya Hunter was another key contributor, going 2-for-2 with a home run, two runs, and a double.
Meanwhile, Saturday just wasn't the day for Independence's offense. They fell victim to a rough 9-0 loss at the hands of Creek Wood on Saturday. Independence has struggled against Creek Wood recently, as their game on Saturday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
The win got Summit back to even at 7-7. As for Independence, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-9.
Summit couldn't quite finish off Independence in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 and fell 7-5. Will Summit have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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