The Jim Thorpe Olympians will venture away from home to face off against the Southern Lehigh Spartans at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Jim Thorpe has given up an average of 11.8 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Jim Thorpe is headed into Saturday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Thursday. They lost 20-9 to Bangor.
Isabella Lloyd made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2. Isabella Sully also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
Meanwhile, Southern Lehigh posted their closest victory since March 14th on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-4 win over Palisades. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Spartans.
Delaney Young spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on seven hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Isabella Germani, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Southern Lehigh's victory bumped their record up to 8-5. As for Jim Thorpe, their loss dropped their record down to 2-10.
Saturday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Jim Thorpe has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .475. However, it's not like Southern Lehigh struggles in that department as they've averaged .488. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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