Softball Game Preview: Northfield Norsemen vs. Bluffton Tigers

The Northfield Norsemen are taking a road trip to square off against the Bluffton Tigers at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Northfield is coming into the matchup on a five-game losing streak.

Northfield lost 9-2 to Whitko on Wednesday.

Northfield saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bella Myers, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run.

Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Bluffton's offense. They came up short against Jay County on Thursday, falling 10-0. The Tigers have struggled against the Patriots recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost meeting.

Bluffton's loss dropped their record down to 6-12. As for Northfield, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-9.

Northfield skirted past Bluffton 8-7 in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Norsemen since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.