Softball Game Preview: Vision vs. New Plymouth Pilgrims

Vision is 0-6 against New Plymouth since April of 2021 but things could change on Friday. Vision will challenge New Plymouth at 5:00 p.m. Vision has given up an average of 18.2 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Vision is headed into Friday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They came up short against Parma, falling 21-2.

Vision saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Maddison Dibben, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with one run.

Meanwhile, New Plymouth got the win against Nampa Christian on Friday by a conclusive 11-1. The Pilgrims might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten games by six runs or more this season.

The team relied heavily on Kadence Withers, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and three runs. Another player making a difference was Hope Hailey, who earned two runs and two stolen bases.

New Plymouth has been performing well recently as they've won seven of their last nine contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.8 runs over those games. As for Vision, their loss dropped their record down to 2-10.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Vision has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.2 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like New Plymouth struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.9 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.

Vision might still be hurting after the 26-2 defeat they got from New Plymouth in their previous matchup back in April. Can Vision avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.