For the second straight game, Springstead will face off against Cypress Creek. The Eagles will welcome the Coyotes at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Springstead 3.8, Cypress Creek 3.6) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Springstead fell victim to Cypress Creek and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Coyotes. The Eagles just can't catch a break and have now endured three losses in a row.
For Cypress Creek's part, Emily Bowling made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out eight over seven innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts Bowling has posted since back in March. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Oakley Riley, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base. That's the most hits she has posted since back in February. Another player making a difference was Lily Briscoe, who went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Cypress Creek kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 12 hits in three consecutive games.
Cypress Creek's win was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-4 and their overall record up to 8-9. As for Springstead, their defeat was their first in the district, dropping their district record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 13-7.
Tuesday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Springstead hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .330. However, it's not like Cypress Creek struggles in that department as they've averaged .337. 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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