Softball Preview: Willamina Bulldogs vs. Knappa Loggers
Willamina is on a 14-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Knappa is on a nine-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Willamina Bulldogs will take on the Knappa Loggers at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Knappa's hitters are going to have their work cut out for them on Tuesday: Willamina had not allowed a single run the last four times they've hit the field. Willamina's pitchers stepped up to hand Perrydale a 10-0 shutout on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, everything went Knappa's way against Vernonia on Monday as Knappa made off with a 21-0 victory.
Saphira Pietila was incredible, going 2-for-2 with a home run, three runs, and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Aubrey Rusinovich, who scored two runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Willamina's win bumped their record up to 9-2. As for Knappa, their victory bumped their record up to 10-1.
Willamina beat Knappa 5-0 when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Does Willamina have another victory up their sleeve, or will Knappa turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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