Softball Preview: Spartanburg Vikings vs. Dorman Cavaliers
Spartanburg has been on the road for three straight, but on Monday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Dorman Cavaliers at 7:30 p.m. on Monday. The last three games Spartanburg has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Last Friday, it was a hard-fought game, but Spartanburg had to settle for an 8-7 loss against Boiling Springs. The defeat unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Spartanburg in their matchups with Boiling Springs: they've now lost nine in a row.
Madison House made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one triple the last three times she's played. Kennedy Woodruff was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Dorman beat Gaffney 8-3 on Friday. That five run margin sets a new team best for Dorman this season.
Spartanburg's loss dropped their record down to 5-7-2. As for Dorman, their win ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-9.
Spartanburg skirted past Dorman 4-3 in their previous matchup back in March. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Dorman's Avery Mason, who didn't allow a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. Now that she's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Spartanburg still be able to contain Mason? There's only one way to find out.
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