For the second straight game, Sparks will face off against North Valleys. The Railroaders will head out to challenge the Panthers at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Sparks has given up an average of 13 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Sparks had been on a three-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but North Valleys put an end to it on Thursday. The Railroaders lost 15-0 to the Panthers. Considering the last time the Railroaders couldn't score was back in March, the team can't take the result too hard.
For North Valleys' part, they got a massive performance out of Jordan Gainey, who went 3-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and one double. Another player making a difference was Annaka Fischer, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: North Valleys kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 19 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2024.
The victory (which was North Valleys' eighth in a row) raised their record to 13-8. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.4 runs over those games. As for Sparks, with the defeat, they broke their three-game winning streak and moved their record to 5-7.
Saturday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Sparks hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .392. However, it's not like North Valleys struggles in that department as they've averaged .438. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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