For the second straight game, Springfield will face off against Mineral Ridge. The Tigers will venture away from home to square off against the Rams at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Springfield's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Mineral Ridge's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Springfield took a loss when they played away from home on Saturday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They walked away with a 13-9 win over Mineral Ridge.
For Mineral Ridge's part, Sullivan Sandy was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base. Sandy continues to improve, besting her previous run total in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Kelcee Dye, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Springfield's victory was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-2. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games. As for Mineral Ridge, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-5.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Springfield has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .461. However, it's not like Mineral Ridge struggles in that department as they've averaged .461. 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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