Softball Preview: Wilson Area Warriors vs. Palmerton Blue Bombers
Wilson Area is 2-7 against Palmerton since April of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Saturday. The Wilson Area Warriors will look to defend their home field against the Palmerton Blue Bombers at 11:00 a.m. Wilson Area is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.
Last Wednesday, it was a hard-fought game, but Wilson Area had to settle for a 7-6 defeat against Northern Lehigh.
Tessa Fredericks was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up just two earned (and five unearned) runs off six hits (she also only allowed one walk). Fredericks has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Fredericks was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a triple and an RBI.
In other batting news, Addison Hoff made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI. Anna Schmitt was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Palmerton stacked a fifth blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Tuesday. Everything went their way against Southern Lehigh as Palmerton made off with a 14-2 victory.
CARLY GAFFNEY spent all five innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on three hits and racked up eight Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on MADISON GREEN, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four RBI, a run, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of EMILY CHRISTOPHER, who scored three runs while going 2-for-3.
Wilson Area's loss dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Palmerton, they pushed their record up to 6-1 with that win, which was their ninth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Saturday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Wilson Area hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .346. However, it's not like Palmerton struggles in that department as they've averaged .395. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Wilson Area might still be hurting after the 7-0 defeat they got from Palmerton when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Will Wilson Area have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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