Softball Preview: Verona Wildcats vs. Galena Bears
Verona has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will face off against the Galena Bears at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Last Tuesday, Verona fell victim to a tough 10-3 defeat at the hands of Southwest.
Verona saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Olivia Freiburger, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, sadly, Galena is still looking for their first win of the season after five contests. Their rough 16-4 loss to Billings on Monday might stick with them for a while.
Verona has been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last nine matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season. As for Galena, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-5.
Verona took their victory against Galena in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 10-3. The rematch might be a little tougher for Verona since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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