Softball Preview: Springboro Panthers vs. Fairmont Firebirds
Springboro is 8-1 against Fairmont since May of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Springboro Panthers will look to defend their home field against the Fairmont Firebirds at 5:00 p.m. Springboro's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Fairmont's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
After only two runs in their last match, Springboro made sure to put some runs up on the board against Wayne on Monday. Springboro put the hurt on Wayne with a sharp 12-1 win. For those curious, yes, that was the biggest victory Springboro has managed all season.
The team relied heavily on Addi Burdick, who went 1-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Jenna Long, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Fairmont couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 12-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of Springboro on April 1st. Fairmont has struggled against Springboro recently, as their game on April 1st was their seventh consecutive lost matchup.
Springboro has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a massive bump to their 4-4 record this season. As for Fairmont, their loss dropped their record down to 0-1.
Springboro was able to grind out a solid win over Fairmont when the teams last played on April 1st, winning 12-7. Does Springboro have another victory up their sleeve, or will Fairmont turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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