Preview: Spring Creek Spartans vs. Elko Indians
Spring Creek has enjoyed a five-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will take on the Elko Indians at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Spring Creek is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.5 runs per game this season.
Last Saturday, Spring Creek came up short against Dayton and fell 13-9.
Hannah Montoya was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Mackenzie Morfin, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Elko faced Lowry in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Saturday. Elko walked away with a 6-2 win over Lowry. The victory was just what Elko needed coming off of a 17-8 loss in their prior matchup.
The team relied heavily on Addison Seipp, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a double. Another player making a difference was Elizabeth Romero, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
Spring Creek's defeat dropped their record down to 8-6. As for Elko, their win bumped their record up to 11-1.
Friday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Spring Creek hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .333. However, it's not like Elko struggles in that department as they've averaged .524. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Spring Creek came out on top in a nail-biter against Elko in their previous matchup back in April of 2023, sneaking past 13-11. The rematch might be a little tougher for Spring Creek 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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