The Springfield Township Spartans are taking a road trip to face off against the Lower Moreland Lions at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Springfield Township is coming into the match on a three-game losing streak.
Springfield Township lost 11-1 to New Hope-Solebury on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, the third road contest was the charm for Lower Moreland, as they earned their first away win of the season. They won by a run and slipped past Lower Merion 4-3. The Lions' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Maddie Menchhofer made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 11 batters over 6.2 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). Menchhofer was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Jordyn MacPhee was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. Molly Weber was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
Lower Moreland always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .526. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Springfield Township's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Lower Moreland, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Springfield Township skirted past Lower Moreland 3-1 when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Will Springfield Township repeat their success, or does Lower Moreland has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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