Evansville Reitz is 7-2 against South Spencer since April of 2015 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Wednesday. The Panthers will head out to face off against the Rebels at 5:00 p.m. Evansville Reitz will be strutting in after a win while South Spencer will be coming in after a defeat.
On Saturday, Evansville Reitz needed a bit of extra time to put away Terre Haute South Vigo. They skirted past the Braves 8-7.
Ella Ellerbrook
| 04/19/25 vs Terre Haute South Vigo | 5 |
| 04/18/25 vs Jasper | 10 |
| 04/15/25 @ Evansville Harrison | 10 |
| 04/08/25 vs North Posey | 7 |
| 04/07/25 @ Henderson County | 9 |
Ella Ellerbrook tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits over nine innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ava Leeds, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Another player making a difference was Tatum Brown, who went 2-for-5 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Evansville Reitz kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least nine hits in four consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 20 runs the game before, South Spencer was a bit more limited in their contest on Friday. They fell just short of Hancock County by a score of 4-2. The Rebels' loss signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
Alexis Harris was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases and one run.
Evansville Reitz has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a massive bump to their 4-6 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.3 runs over those games. As for South Spencer, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-3.
Both Evansville Reitz and South Spencer just can't seem to miss. The Panthers have been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9 hits per game. However, it's not like South Spencer struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 5.5 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Evansville Reitz took their win against South Spencer when the teams last played back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 20-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Panthers since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
