Softball Game Preview: Wade Hampton Generals vs. Spartanburg Vikings

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Previous Games

03/14/25 - Away	7-8 L
04/22/24 - Away	0-10 L
04/25/23 - Home	14-8 W
03/30/23 - Home	12-13 L
05/02/22 - Away	15-10 W
+ 5 more games

Wade Hampton and Spartanburg are an even 5-5 against one another since March of 2016, but likely not for long. The Generals will welcome the Vikings at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.

Last Monday, Wade Hampton came up short against Riverside and fell 13-10.

Sydney Placko and Breleigh Betsill did some serious damage despite the final result: Placko scored three runs while going 3-for-4, while Betsill scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.

Meanwhile, Spartanburg lost 18-12 to Gaffney on Tuesday.

Olivia Lister stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Madi House was another key player, going 3-for-4 with four RBI and two doubles.

Wade Hampton's loss dropped their record down to 8-8. As for Spartanburg, they dropped their record down to 5-6 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight at home.

Spartanburg's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Wade Hampton has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.5 hits per game. It's a different story for Spartanburg, though, as they've been averaging 10 hits. Given Wade Hampton's sizable advantage in that area, the Vikings will need to find a way to close that gap. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.