Eastpointe hasn't had much luck against Fitzgerald recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Shamrocks will look to defend their home field against the Spartans at 4:30 p.m. Eastpointe has given up an average of 20.8 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Eastpointe is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their sixth straight game dating back to last season on Wednesday. They lost 22-2 to Hazel Park.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Fitzgerald). They never let Lincoln get on the board and left with a 22-0 win on Wednesday. The victory was familiar territory for the Spartans, who have now won three contests in a row.
Lydia Yokel was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024.
In other batting news, CaSaundra Smith was incredible, firing off two triples, five RBI, and two runs while going 4-for-4. Those two triples gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Taylor McCants, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two RBI and one double.
Fitzgerald was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .688. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Eastpointe's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Fitzgerald, the win was their first on the road , bumping their record up to 5-6.
Eastpointe suffered a grim 16-0 defeat to Fitzgerald in their previous meeting back in April. Will the Shamrocks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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