Spearville is 10-0 against Southwestern Heights since April of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Spearville Lancers will be playing at home against the Southwestern Heights Mustangs at 4:00 p.m. Spearville is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 11.4 runs per game this season.
Even though Plainville scored an imposing ten runs on Monday, Spearville still came out on top. Spearville narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Plainville 11-10. The win was just what Spearville needed coming off of a 15-9 loss in their prior contest.
Cheyenne Ackerman spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and five unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Madison McGee was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4. Bristol Nau was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, after a string of three wins, Southwestern Heights' good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They suffered a rough 24-8 defeat at the hands of Stanton County.
Adeline Woods and Joceline Juarez stepped up to the plate in a big way. Woods scored a run and stole five bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Juarez scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Woods hasn't dropped below two stolen bases for four straight games. The team also got some help courtesy of Lacie Banman, who scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-5.
Spearville has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season. As for Southwestern Heights, their loss dropped their record down to 3-7.
Thursday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Spearville has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .478. However, it's not like Southwestern Heights struggles in that department as they've averaged .475. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Spearville took their victory against Southwestern Heights when the teams last played back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 24-4. Does Spearville have another victory up their sleeve, or will Southwestern Heights turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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