Softball Game Preview: Northeast Vernon County Knights vs. Midway Vikings

The Midway Vikings will hit the road to start this year's campaign against the Northeast Vernon County Knights. First pitch is scheduled at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

Last Friday, Midway fell victim to a rough 13-2 loss at the hands of Concordia.

Midway's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Northeast Vernon County, they've got a clean slate. Last season, they finished on the wrong side of .500 (7-13), but they'll be hoping to turn things around this year.

Northeast Vernon County came up short against Midway when the teams last played back in April of 2023, falling 9-5. Thankfully for Northeast Vernon County, Amanda Engel (who didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out eight over four innings pitched) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.

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