Sparta has been on the road for four straight, but on Tuesday they'll finally head home. They will take on the La Crosse Logan Rangers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Sparta is headed into the match fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They won by a run and slipped past Westby 7-6.
Izzy Mickelson made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up six earned runs off eight hits. Mickelson was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Morgan Revels, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Kadynce Erickson, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, La Crosse Logan came into Thursday's matchup having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 12-1 margin over Luther on Thursday. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for La Crosse Logan considering their two-run performance the contest before.
Sparta made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-5. As for La Crosse Logan, their win ended a 12-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-5.
Sparta suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to La Crosse Logan in their previous meeting on April 5th. Will Sparta have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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