The Speedway Sparkplugs will take on the Roncalli Royals in a tournament on Friday. Speedway has given up an average of 10.6 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Speedway couldn't beat Beech Grove on Tuesday even though they stacked four runs on them in the fourth inning. The Sparkplugs came up short against the Hornets, falling 17-7. The defeat continues a trend for the Sparkplugs in their meetings with the Hornets: they've now lost four in a row.
Laney Jarrett was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double. Riley Hagan was another key player, earning one RBI and two runs.
Meanwhile, Roncalli faced Westfield in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. The Royals skirted past the Shamrocks 8-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Royals have posted since April 23rd.
Speedway's loss dropped their record down to 3-6. As for Roncalli, their victory bumped their record up to 16-4.
Speedway suffered a grim 7-0 defeat to Roncalli in their previous meeting back in April of 2019. Will the Sparkplugs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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