Softball Game Preview: Waldron Mohawks vs. Edinburgh Lancers

Waldron hasn't had much luck against Edinburgh recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Mohawks will venture away from home to take on the Lancers at 5:00 p.m. Waldron has given up an average of 17.3 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Waldron is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 21st straight game dating back to last season on Wednesday. They came up short against Hauser, falling 12-0.

Edinburgh never got on the board in their matchup on Friday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Waldron on Monday. They put the hurt on the Mohawks with a sharp 16-3 victory. The Lancers haven't had any issues with the Mohawks recently, as the game was their ninth consecutive win against them.

Chole Hancock was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Hancock was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kenna Streeval, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Eloise Cox, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.

Edinburgh always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .583. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Waldron only posted an OBP of .318.

Waldron's loss dropped their record down to 0-12. As for Edinburgh, their record is now 15-10.

Waldron might still be hurting after the 16-3 defeat they got from Edinburgh in their previous meeting on Monday. Can the Mohawks avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.