After three games on the road, Spackenkill is heading back home. They will take on the Beacon Bulldogs at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Spackenkill is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 12.6 runs per game this season.
Spackenkill can now show off six landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Thursday. Everything went their way against Dover as Spackenkill made off with a 17-4 victory. The high-scoring effort was just what Spackenkill needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Ava Krakower was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Adriana Alessandro was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, Beacon unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of Chester.
Katherine Ruffy was cooking despite her team's loss, going 4-for-4 with three doubles, three RBI, and a stolen base.
Spackenkill's win bumped their record up to 6-2. As for Beacon, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 11-6.
Saturday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Spackenkill has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .491. However, it's not like Beacon struggles in that department as they've averaged .474. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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