Softball Preview: Homestead Spartans vs. Norwell Knights
The Homestead Spartans will be playing at home against the Norwell Knights at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The last three games Homestead has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
On Thursday, it was a hard-fought matchup, but Homestead had to settle for a 5-4 defeat against Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran.
Addie May Fleming put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Fleming was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a double.
In other batting news, Isabelle Waldron was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a home run and a double. Another player making a difference was Grace Jordan, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, Norwell got the win against Fort Wayne Bishop Luers on Tuesday by a conclusive 10-3. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Norwell.
Kara Brown spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Norwell let Abby Wagner and Reese Frauhiger loose on the outfield. Wagner went 3-for-5 with four RBI and a double, while Frauhiger went 2-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run. Makayla Young was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with an RBI.
Homestead has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season. As for Norwell, the victory got them back to even at 2-2.
Homestead skirted past Norwell 7-6 in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. Will Homestead repeat their success, or does Norwell have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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