Spartans
| 04/11/25 @ Lowry | 6 |
| 04/08/25 @ Filer | 5 |
| 04/08/25 @ Filer | 12 |
| 03/29/25 vs Elko | 5 |
| 03/29/25 vs Elko | 2 |
| + 15 more games |
For the second straight game, Spring Creek will face off against Lowry. The Spartans will head out on the road to square off against the Buckaroos at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Spring Creek is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.
Things were looking good for Spring Creek after they put the first runs on the board on Friday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They fell just short of Lowry by a score of 7-6. The Spartans have struggled against the Buckaroos recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost meeting.
For Lowry's part, Makinley Hislop spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up 11 Ks. Hislop has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Lowry saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Adalyn Entwistle, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Dana Micone was another, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
Entwistle wasn't the only one making solid contact: Lowry kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in four consecutive matchups.
Lowry is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 11 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-5 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.7 runs over those games. As for Spring Creek, their loss dropped their record down to 10-10.
Saturday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Spring Creek has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .531. However, it's not like Lowry struggles in that department as they've averaged .453. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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