Softball Preview: Jackson Timberwolves vs. Kamiak Knights
Jackson is 8-2 against Kamiak since May of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Jackson Timberwolves will be playing at home against the Kamiak Knights at 4:00 p.m. Jackson will be looking to keep their 19-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
In what's become a running theme this season, Jackson gave their fans yet another huge victory on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand Lake Stevens a 10-0 shutout. Jackson's win was all the more impressive since Lake Stevens was averaging only 2.29 runs allowed on the season.
Yanina Sherwood (2024-UNLV) was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. Sherwood (2024-UNLV) has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 11 consecutive pitching appearances. Sherwood (2024-UNLV) was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a home run and four RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hailey Pelletier (2024-WWU), who went 1-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Rachel Sysum (2024-Fresno State), who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Kamiak faced Glacier Peak in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Thursday. Kamiak had just enough and edged Glacier Peak out 2-1.
Synclair Mawudeku spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on two hits and racked up 12 Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Emma Stansfield, who went 1-for-3 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Jackson's victory bumped their record up to 14-1. As for Kamiak, their win bumped their record up to 14-2.
Wednesday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Jackson hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .408. However, it's not like Kamiak struggles in that department as they've averaged .398. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Jackson's way against Kamiak when the teams last played two weeks ago as Jackson made off with a 9-0 victory. Will Jackson repeat their success, or does Kamiak have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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