Softball Game Preview: Woodhaven Warriors vs. Edsel Ford Thunderbirds

Woodhaven is a perfect 10-0 against Edsel Ford since April of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Monday. The Warriors will look to defend their home field against the Thunderbirds at 4:30 p.m. Woodhaven is coming into the match hot, having won their last six games.

Woodhaven is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They blew past Anderson 17-3 on Thursday. Considering the Warriors have won eight contests by more than seven runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.

Ariel Krueger

Triples (Career)

04/24/25 @ Anderson	2
06/01/24 vs Monroe	1
05/28/24 vs Stevenson	1
05/28/24 vs Stevenson	1
04/13/24 vs Airport	1

The team relied heavily on Ariel Krueger, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, two triples, and four RBI. Those two triples gave her a new career-high. Mia Taylor was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI.

Woodhaven hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in six consecutive games.

Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Edsel Ford's offense. They came up short against Allen Park on Thursday, falling 18-0. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Thunderbirds were not able to get on the board.

This is the second loss in a row for Edsel Ford and nudges their season record down to 1-6. As for Woodhaven, their win bumped their record up to 10-3.

Woodhaven took their victory against Edsel Ford in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 by a conclusive 18-0 score. Will the Warriors repeat their success, or do the Thunderbirds have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.