Softball Game Preview: Wendell Trojans vs. Soda Springs Cardinals

The Wendell Trojans will face off against the Soda Springs Cardinals at 9:30 a.m. on Friday. Wendell is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 13.8 runs per game this season.

Wendell gave up the first runs on Thursday, but they didn't let that get them down. They walked away with a 7-3 win over Buhl. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Trojans.

Breanna Comstock

Batters Struck Out

04/10/25 @ Buhl	8
04/07/25 @ Firth	5
04/01/25 @ Gooding	9
03/29/25 vs Bear Lake	5
03/28/25 vs Soda Springs	5
03/19/25 vs Firth	16

Breanna Comstock made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up three earned runs off seven hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in six consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jace Olmos, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Brianna Egbert was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.

Wendell hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Buhl struck out eight times.

Meanwhile, Soda Springs fell victim to Declo and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They came up short against the Hornets, falling 10-0. The defeat continues a trend for the Cardinals in their meetings with the Hornets: they've now lost six in a row.

Wendell's victory bumped their record up to 9-3. As for Soda Springs, they now have a losing record of 3-4.

Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Wendell has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .499. However, it's not like Soda Springs struggles in that department as they've averaged .506. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Everything went Wendell's way against Soda Springs in their previous matchup two weeks ago, as Wendell made off with a 20-4 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Trojans since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.