The Frontier Falcons will challenge the North Newton Spartans at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Frontier comes in still looking for their first win of the season.
Frontier came up short against West Lafayette on Tuesday, falling 12-5.
Summer Kremer made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with one triple, one stolen base, and two RBI. That triple was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Tatum Lear, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, North Newton's good fortune finally ran out on Wednesday. Neither they nor South Central could gain the upper hand so the two teams had to settle for a 0-0 tie. The match marked the first time this year in which the Spartans were not able to get on the board.
The result came thanks to Sydney Rainford's shutout, as she gave up just a hit and racked up 20 Ks. Those 20 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
With that draw, North Newton's record moves to 3-1-1. As for Frontier, their loss dropped their record down to 0-8.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Frontier hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .322. However, it's not like North Newton struggles in that department as they've averaged .321. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Frontier might still be hurting after the 10-0 defeat they got from North Newton in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will the Falcons 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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