Softball Preview: Los Molinos Bulldogs vs. East Nicolaus Spartans
The Los Molinos Bulldogs will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against the East Nicolaus Spartans at 4:00 p.m. Los Molinos is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.3 runs per game this season.
East Nicolaus is facing Los Molinos at the wrong time: Los Molinos suffered their first home loss of the season on Wednesday and they're likely out for redemption. They lost 10-4 to the Wolverines. It was the first time this season that Los Molinos let down their fans at home.
Addison Jones was huge no matter where she played even without the win. On the mound, she pitched five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Jones was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Jones wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Bailey Weibling, who went 1-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Weibling has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
Meanwhile, it was close, but on Tuesday East Nicolaus sidestepped Woodcreek for a 9-8 victory. The win made it back-to-back victories for East Nicolaus.
The team relied heavily on Adriana Nebuloni, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, three runs, and a triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Kira Mashburn, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI.
Los Molinos has been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 17-7 record this season. As for East Nicolaus, they pushed their record up to 20-4 with that win, which was their fifth straight at home.
Wednesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Los Molinos has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .472. However, it's not like East Nicolaus struggles in that department as they've averaged .471. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Los Molinos might still be hurting after the 11-1 defeat they got from East Nicolaus in their previous meeting back in May of 2023. Will Los Molinos have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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