Softball Preview: Umpqua Valley Christian Monarchs vs. Lowell Devils
After two games on the road, Umpqua Valley Christian is heading back home. They will take on the Lowell Devils at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Last Monday, it was a hard-fought game, but Umpqua Valley Christian had to settle for a 12-11 defeat against Oakridge.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Lowell gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. They blew past Camas Valley 14-3. The victory was familiar territory for Lowell who now have three in a row.
Lowell let Annabelle Pickett and Gracie Aldinger loose on the outfield. Pickett went 2-for-3 with five RBI, a stolen base, and a double, while Aldinger scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Amerika Baszler, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Umpqua Valley Christian has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-4 record this season. As for Lowell, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-5.
Everything went Umpqua Valley Christian's way against Lowell when the teams last played back in April as Umpqua Valley Christian made off with a 16-5 victory. Will Umpqua Valley Christian repeat their success, or does Lowell have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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