Softball Preview: Ellsworth Panthers vs. Somerset Spartans
Ellsworth is 10-0 against Somerset since May of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Ellsworth Panthers will be playing at home against the Somerset Spartans at 5:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Ellsworth: 2.2, Somerset: 2) so any runs scored will be well earned.
In what's become a running theme this season, Ellsworth gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 15-1 margin over Osceola. The win was nothing new for Ellsworth as they're now sitting on four straight.
Aliza Acker made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Acker was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Karli Gutting was a standout: she scored two runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Josie Pechacek, who scored three runs while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Somerset didn't have quite enough to beat St. Croix Central on Thursday and fell 2-1.
Ellsworth's victory bumped their record up to 10-1. As for Somerset, their loss dropped their record down to 4-2.
Ellsworth skirted past Somerset 3-2 in their previous meeting back in April of 2023. Does Ellsworth have another victory up their sleeve, or will Somerset turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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