Softball Game Preview: Edison Heads Out

By Team Reports May 10, 2024, 2:25am

Softball Preview: Edison Spartans vs. Dryden Lions

The Edison Spartans are on the road again on Friday to play the Dryden Lions at 4:30 p.m. Edison is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.5 runs per game this season.

In what's become a running theme this season, Edison gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They beat Lansing by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 9-3.

Gabby Milazzo spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three runs (all of which were unearned) on three hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive pitching appearances.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Emma Maggs, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. Emily Aiello was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.

Dryden lost 17-3 to Southern Cayuga on Wednesday.

Edison pushed their record up to 14-3 with that victory, which was their sixth straight on the road. As for Dryden, their loss dropped their record down to 1-10.

Edison took their win against Dryden in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 6-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Edison since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.

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