Softball Game Preview: Medina Valley Panthers vs. Steele Knights

For the second straight game, Medina Valley will face off against Steele. The Panthers will host the Knights at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Medina Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.

Medina Valley heads in on the heels of a playoff contest on Thursday. They lost 13-1 to Steele. The Panthers have struggled against the Knights recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.

Medina Valley saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Claire Boehme, who went 1-for-2 with one RBI.

Steele has been performing well recently as they've won 12 of their last 15 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 21-8-1 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.7 runs on average over those games. As for Medina Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 22-10.

Friday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Medina Valley hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .332. However, it's not like Steele struggles in that department as they've averaged .393. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.