Softball Game Preview: Upper Lake Cougars vs. Cloverdale Eagles

The Upper Lake Cougars will take on the Cloverdale Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The timing isn't great for Upper Lake: they have been struggling with three straight losses at home, while Cloverdale has snatched up four consecutive wins on the road.

Fort Bragg hit Upper Lake with a seven-run fifth inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Cougars came up short against the Timberwolves, falling 13-3.

Meanwhile, Cloverdale has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.19 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They lost 11-1 to St. Helena. The Eagles' defeat signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.

Cloverdale saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Camryn Bird, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.

Cloverdale's loss dropped their record down to 14-2. As for Upper Lake, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-6.

Upper Lake couldn't quite get it done against Cloverdale in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 as they fell 6-1. Will the Cougars have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.