Softball Recap: Deptford Comes Up Short

Spartans

Previous 5 Games

05/12/26 @ Woodstown	1-11
05/11/26 vs Salem County Vo-Tech	8-6
05/08/26 @ Salem	16-5
05/08/26 vs Salem	16-6
05/07/26 @ Timber Creek Regional	1-3

Deptford dropped down to 9-13 on Tuesday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins. They lost 11-1 to the Woodstown Wolverines. If the Spartans were looking for revenge after losing 16-3 to the Wolverines when the teams met back in May of 2023, then they'll just have to keep looking.

As for Woodstown, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-9 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.1 runs on average over those games.

For Woodstown's part, Leah Clark spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up eight Ks.

At the plate, Karly Spears was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April. Elizabeth Wygand was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Deptford will take on Delsea at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Crusaders' pitching crew has only allowed 2.6 runs per game this season, so the Spartans' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Woodstown, they will square off against Penns Grove at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Red Devils have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 18.5 runs per game on average), something the Wolverines will no doubt try to take advantage of.