Softball Game Preview: Glencoe Crimson Tide vs. Newberg Tigers

By Team Reports Apr 25, 2024, 3:13am

Softball Preview: Glencoe Crimson Tide vs. Newberg Tigers

After two games on the road, Glencoe is heading back home. They will take on the Newberg Tigers at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.

Glencoe's hitters might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Sherwood on Wednesday. They fell just short of the Bowmen by a score of 1-0. Glencoe has not had much luck with Sherwood recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.

Glencoe saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kendyl Mishler, who went 2-for-3 with a double.

Meanwhile, Newberg came into Friday's game having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They were the clear victor by a 16-2 margin over Liberty two weeks ago. Newberg's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Glencoe's loss dropped their record down to 9-8. As for Newberg, their victory bumped their record up to 6-8.

Everything went Glencoe's way against Newberg when the teams last played back in May of 2023 as Glencoe made off with a 6-0 win. Will Glencoe repeat their success, or does Newberg have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.

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