Softball Game Preview: Littlestown Thunderbolts vs. Bermudian Springs Eagles

By Team Reports Apr 9, 2025, 7:17am

Softball Preview: Littlestown Thunderbolts vs. Bermudian Springs Eagles

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Littlestown has gone a perfect 7-0 against Bermudian Springs recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Wednesday. The Thunderbolts will welcome the Eagles at 4:15 p.m. The timing is sure in Littlestown's favor as the squad sits on six straight wins at home (dating back to last season) while Bermudian Springs has been banged up by six consecutive losses on the road also dating back to last season.

On Tuesday, Littlestown beat West York Area 14-10. The Thunderbolts haven't had any issues with the Bulldogs recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.

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Alexis Stonesifer made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Stonesifer was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played.

In other batting news, Sarah Loveless was a standout: she scored three runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-5. Libby Brown was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.

Littlestown was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .421. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .323 or higher in eight consecutive contests.

Meanwhile, after soaring to 11 runs the game before, Bermudian Springs was a bit more limited in their matchup on Friday. They lost 14-2 to Middletown.

Bermudian Springs saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Makayla Reese, who went 1-for-2 with one home run. Lorin Dupert also deserves some recognition as she got her first hit of the season.

Bermudian Springs' defeat dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Littlestown, their victory bumped their record up to 7-3.

Wednesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Littlestown hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .414. However, it's not like Bermudian Springs struggles in that department as they've averaged .335. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Littlestown took their win against Bermudian Springs when the teams last played back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 10-0 score. Will the Thunderbolts repeat their success, or do the Eagles have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.

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