The Mason County Central Spartans will take on the Fremont Packers at 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Mason County Central has given up an average of 11.6 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Mason County Central lost 14-5 to North Muskegon on Tuesday. The defeat continues a trend for the Spartans in their meetings with the Norsemen: they've now lost five in a row.
Ellie Bendele was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. That home run was her first of the season.
Meanwhile, Fremont came tearing into Friday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 5.3 runs), and they left with even more momentum. Everything went their way against the Mohawks as they made off with an 11-2 win. The Packers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 contests by seven runs or more this season.
Kenzie Homrich made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over seven innings pitched. What's more, she posted five strikeouts, the most she's had over her last three games. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Gracie Clark was excellent, going 2-for-3 with three runs and one RBI. That's the most runs she has posted over her last ten matches. Another player making a difference was Maddie Baden, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Fremont kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in six consecutive contests.
Fremont's victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 13-5-1. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.0 run on average over those games. As for Mason County Central, their loss dropped their record down to 6-11.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Mason County Central has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .434. However, it's not like Fremont struggles in that department as they've averaged .478. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
