Softball Game Preview: Twentynine Palms Wildcats vs. Yucca Valley Trojans

For the second straight game, Twentynine Palms will face off against Yucca Valley. The Wildcats will take on the Trojans at 3:15 p.m. on Thursday. Twentynine Palms has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the match with three straight defeats, while Yucca Valley will come in with three straight wins.

Yucca Valley hit Twentynine Palms with a six-run first inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Wildcats took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Trojans.

For Yucca Valley's part, Kaydance Steward and Hannah Cusack did most of the damage at the plate: Steward went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run, while Cusack went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Gabbi Roses, who went 2-for-3 with two runs.

Yucca Valley's victory bumped their record up to 10-7-1. As for Twentynine Palms, their loss dropped their record down to 11-6.

Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Twentynine Palms has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .500. However, it's not like Yucca Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .495. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.