Softball Game Preview: Wellington Dukes vs. Firelands Falcons

The Wellington Dukes will face off against the Firelands Falcons at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Wellington has given up an average of 9.4 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Columbia hit Wellington with a seven-run third inning on Tuesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Dukes came up short against the Raiders, falling 11-1. The Dukes have struggled against the Raiders recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.

Wellington saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Grace Denes, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.

Meanwhile, Firelands came up short against Keystone on Wednesday and fell 8-3.

Sarah Blankenship was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run.

Wellington's defeat dropped their record down to 5-8. As for Firelands, they now have a losing record of 7-8.

Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Wellington has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .444. However, it's not like Firelands struggles in that department as they've averaged .466. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Wellington suffered a grim 15-2 defeat to Firelands when the teams last played back in April. Will the Dukes have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.