Softball Game Preview: Algonac Muskrats vs. Woodhaven Warriors

The Algonac Muskrats will square off against the Woodhaven Warriors at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Algonac is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last four games.

On Tuesday, Algonac sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 3-1 win over Almont.

Jaycee Reams spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on four hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances.

Ava Murray

Runs (Career)

05/20/25 @ Almont	2
05/13/25 vs Yale	1
05/08/25 @ Romeo	1
05/05/25 vs L'Anse Creuse North	1
04/29/25 vs Armada	1

On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ava Murray, who went 3-for-4 with two runs. Those two runs gave her a new career-high.

Meanwhile, after a string of 11 wins, Woodhaven's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They fell 3-0 to Chelsea. The Warriors were red-hot at the plate heading into the game (they scored no less than ten runs in the three contests prior), but the Bulldogs' pitcher proved too tough.

Woodhaven also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Natilee Pridemore gave up three earned runs on eight hits and racked up nine Ks.

Algonac now has a winning record of 13-12-1. As for Woodhaven, their defeat dropped their record down to 26-5.

Thursday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Algonac hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .319. However, it's not like Woodhaven struggles in that department as they've averaged .403. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Algonac suffered a grim 15-2 defeat to Woodhaven in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Muskrats have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.