While Superior's victory against Duluth East wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Spartans sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 9-8 win over the Greyhounds on Tuesday. The Spartans haven't had any issues with the Greyhounds recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Tenley Lawton was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. Lawton was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. That stolen base was her first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Gianna Dugger-Johnson, who went 2-for-4 with four RBI and one double. Those RBI were her first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Halle Visger, who earned one RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Spartans
| 04/21/26 vs Duluth East | 11 |
| 04/20/26 @ Hibbing | 9 |
| 04/17/26 vs Eau Claire Memorial | 5 |
| 04/14/26 @ Grand Rapids | 9 |
| 05/22/25 @ Hudson | 6 |
| + 2 more games |
Superior kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in May of 2025.
Superior now has a winning record of 5-4. As for Duluth East, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Superior will venture away from home to face off against Hermantown at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Duluth East, they will head out to take on Mountain Iron-Buhl at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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