Softball Preview: Lansing Bobcats vs. Spencer-Van Etten Panthers
The Lansing Bobcats will be playing in front of their home fans against the Spencer-Van Etten Panthers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Lansing will be looking to keep their seven-game home win streak alive.
In what's become a running theme this season, Lansing gave their fans yet another huge win on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 19-6 margin over Charles O. Dickerson.
Piper Mason was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over 4.2 innings pitched. Mason has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Mason was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, Lansing got a massive performance out of Marissa Nolan, who scored four runs and stole five bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. Nolan is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last nine games she's played. Another player making a difference was Isabelle Gustafson, who went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI.
Meanwhile, Spencer-Van Etten entered their game against Watkins Glen on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Spencer-Van Etten lost 9-3 to Watkins Glen.
Lansing's victory bumped their record up to 9-3. As for Spencer-Van Etten, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-2.
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