Softball Game Preview: Pecatonica Indians vs. Dakota Indians

Pecatonica is 0-10 against Dakota since April of 2018 but things could change on Friday. Pecatonica will be playing at home against Dakota at 4:30 p.m. Pecatonica has given up an average of 10 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Pecatonica is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Thursday. They lost 11-3 to Lena-Winslow.

Pecatonica saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sammy Abate, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.

Meanwhile, Dakota had already won five in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.8 runs) and they went ahead and made it six on Thursday. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 5-4 W against the Bulldogs. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Indians have posted since April 23, 2024.

Pecatonica's loss dropped their record down to 7-16. As for Dakota, their win bumped their record up to 15-4.

Pecatonica suffered a grim 17-2 defeat to Dakota when the teams last played last Tuesday. Will Pecatonica 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.