McFarland hasn't had much luck against Portage recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Spartans will host the Warriors at 5:00 p.m. McFarland has given up an average of 8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
McFarland is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Friday. They lost 12-2 to Fort Atkinson.
Meanwhile, Portage came tearing into Friday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They were the clear victors by a 17-1 margin over the Chiefs. The Warriors might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four games by 11 runs or more this season.
Ally Saloun made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed four innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. Saloun was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-4. She also put up a double, which was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Eliana Considine and Trinity Williams did most of the damage at the plate: Considine scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2, while Williams scored two runs while going 2-for-3. Alana Brandsma was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Portage kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in five consecutive matches.
Portage's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 6-1. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for McFarland, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
McFarland might still be hurting after the 25-2 defeat they got from Portage in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Can the Spartans avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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