For the second straight game, Dayton will face off against Spring Creek. The Dust Devils will face off against the Spartans at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Dayton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
Dayton fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Spring Creek on Tuesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Spartans by a score of 7-6. The loss continues a trend for the Dust Devils in their meetings with the Spartans: they've now lost three in a row.
For Spring Creek's part, Karli Nichols spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up ten Ks. Nichols has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Jolene Landa and MaKenzie Morfin did most of the damage at the plate: Landa went a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI, while Morfin went 3-for-5 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run. Those four hits gave Landa a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Joclyn Wines, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
Spring Creek was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .457. They are 9-2-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Dayton's defeat dropped their record down to 13-13. As for Spring Creek, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 10-17-1.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Dayton has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .516. However, it's not like Spring Creek struggles in that department as they've averaged .463. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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