Softball Game Preview: New Bloomfield Wildcats vs. Hermann Bearcats

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Previous 4 Games

10/08/24 - Home	17-2 W
10/03/23 - Away	15-5 W
10/04/22 - Home	12-2 W
10/05/21 - Away	20-0 W

New Bloomfield is a perfect 4-0 against Hermann since October of 2021 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Tuesday. The Wildcats will head out to face off against the Bearcats at 4:30 p.m. New Bloomfield will be strutting in after a win while Hermann will be coming in after a defeat.

Having struggled with five losses in a row, New Bloomfield turned things around against Russellville on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with an 8-6 victory over the Indians. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Wildcats have posted since August 30th.

Rylee Ellsworth spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up 15 Ks.

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Myah Briggs, who went 1-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most runs she has posted since back in October of 2024. Delaney Smart also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.

New Bloomfield hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in three consecutive contests.

Meanwhile, it was a proper cat-fight when Hermann faced off against Wright City on Monday. The Bearcats lost 15-7 to the Wildcats. The Bearcats' defeat signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.

Delilah Nobel was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-4 with one home run and four RBI. Molly Scheer was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one run.

Hermann's loss dropped their record down to 9-7. As for New Bloomfield, their victory bumped their record up to 4-8-1.

New Bloomfield took their win against Hermann in their previous matchup back in October of 2024 by a conclusive 17-2 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Wildcats since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.