The Spring Grove Rockets will be playing at home against the Carlisle Thundering Herd at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. Carlisle took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Spring Grove, who comes in off a win.
Spring Grove had to endure a six-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They never let Dover onto the board and left with a 6-0 win on Thursday. The victory was just what Spring Grove needed coming off of a 10-0 defeat in their prior contest.
The team relied heavily on Tanner Hoffman, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaydon Shaffer, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Carlisle fell victim to Mechanicsburg and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They suffered a tough 17-0 loss at the hands of the Wildcats. Carlisle has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Spring Grove made their fans wait, but they earned their first win of the season to make their record 1-4. As for Carlisle, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Spring Grove has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.8 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Carlisle struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7.8. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Spring Grove took their win against Carlisle when the teams last played back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 15-5. Does Spring Grove have another victory up their sleeve, or will Carlisle turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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