Fitzgerald is 8-2 against Eastpointe since May of 2018 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Spartans will face off against the Shamrocks at 4:30 p.m. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (Fitzgerald has three straight victories, Eastpointe has six straight losses), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
Fitzgerald is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They were the clear victors by a 22-0 margin over Lincoln on Wednesday. Considering the Spartans have won five contests by more than nine runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Lydia Yokel made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024.
CaSaundra Smith
| 04/30/25 @ Lincoln | 4 |
| 05/20/24 vs Madison | 3 |
| 04/26/24 vs Clintondale | 3 |
| 04/28/25 vs Madison | 2 |
| 04/09/25 vs Eastpointe | 2 |
In other batting news, CaSaundra Smith was incredible, firing off two triples, five RBI, and two runs while going 4-for-4. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Taylor McCants was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two RBI and one double.
Fitzgerald always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .844. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Eastpointe lost 22-2 to Hazel Park on Wednesday.
Eastpointe's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Fitzgerald, they picked up their first road win, bumping their record up to 5-6.
Fitzgerald took their victory against Eastpointe when the teams last played back in April by a conclusive 16-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Spartans since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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