Softball Preview: Nokomis Redskins vs. New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly Vipers
The Nokomis Redskins will head out on the road to face off against the New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly Vipers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Nokomis is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses.
Nokomis will roll into the contest after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Thursday, then bounced right back against Father McGivney Catholic on Friday. Nokomis blew past Father McGivney Catholic 14-7.
Reaghan Jonas made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Jonas was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Cloey Dirks, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, two stolen bases, and five RBI. Another player making a difference was Grace Dewerff, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past Beardstown 6-5.
Avery Blackorby spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on seven hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ashlee Brown, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Marissa Heironimus was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Nokomis' victory bumped their record up to 9-12. As for New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games, which provided a massive bump to their 5-15 record this season.
New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Nokomis has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 8.8 hits per game. It's a different story for New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly, though, as they've been averaging 9.9. Given Nokomis' sizable advantage in that area, New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly will need to find a way to close that gap.
Nokomis skirted past New Berlin/Franklin/Waverly 5-3 when the teams last played back in May of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Nokomis since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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