The Spanish Springs Cougars are on the road again on Thursday to play the Palo Verde Panthers at 2:00 p.m. Spanish Springs is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.7 runs per game this season.
Spanish Springs heads in on the heels of a playoff match on Saturday. They lost 7-0 to Douglas. Spanish Springs has struggled against Douglas recently, as their game on Saturday was their eighth consecutive lost matchup.
Meanwhile, Palo Verde came tearing into Friday's matchup with four straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4.5 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Cougars by a score of 10-5. Palo Verde's win was all the more impressive since Coronado was averaging only 2.88 runs allowed on the season.
Bradi Odom spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than seven innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Taylor Johns was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-4. Payton Liposky was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 3-for-4.
Spanish Springs' defeat dropped their record down to 30-7. As for Palo Verde, they are on a roll lately: they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a nice bump to their 20-7 record this season.
Both both teams just can't seem to miss. Spanish Springs has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10.5 hits per game. However, it's not like Palo Verde struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.3. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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