Sparta managed to slip by Coopersville the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Spartans came up short against the Broncos on Wednesday, falling 9-1. Spartans fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Broncos since on Wednesday.
Sparta saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ali Crum, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one double.
Sparta has also been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 15-10 record this season. As for Coopersville, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sparta will venture away from home to square off against Zeeland East at 4:15 p.m. on Thursday. As for Coopersville, they will square off against Traverse City Central at 6:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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