Softball Preview: Nooksack Valley Pioneers vs. Meridian Trojans
Nooksack Valley is 8-0 against Meridian since March of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Nooksack Valley Pioneers will look to defend their home field against the Meridian Trojans at 4:30 p.m. Nooksack Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
Nooksack Valley is is headed into Tuesday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Friday. They lost 15-2 to Mt. Baker.
Alayna Dykstra was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-2 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, Meridian can now show off five landslide victories after their most recent contest on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Bellingham a 19-0 shutout.
Katie Prengaman made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over four innings pitched. Prengaman has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Prengaman was also big at the plate, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Meridian got a massive performance out of Natalie Schultz, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with five RBI and a run. Makayla Tolsma was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Nooksack Valley's loss dropped their record down to 5-9. As for Meridian, their victory bumped their record up to 7-8.
Tuesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Nooksack Valley has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .438. However, it's not like Meridian struggles in that department as they've averaged .448. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Nooksack Valley was able to grind out a solid win over Meridian in their previous meeting back in May of 2023, winning 12-8. Does Nooksack Valley have another victory up their sleeve, or will Meridian turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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