The Southern Lehigh Spartans will face off against the Jim Thorpe Olympians at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Southern Lehigh is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
Southern Lehigh is headed into the matchup having just posted their closest win since March 14th on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Palisades, sneaking past 6-4. 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, Isabella Germani was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Jim Thorpe was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. 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.
Southern Lehigh's victory bumped their record up to 8-5. As for Jim Thorpe, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-10.
Saturday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Southern Lehigh has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .488. However, it's not like Jim Thorpe struggles in that department as they've averaged .475. 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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