Softball Preview: Jackson Timberwolves vs. Glacier Peak Grizzlies
Jackson is 9-1 against Glacier Peak since April of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Jackson Timberwolves will head out on the road to face off against the Glacier Peak Grizzlies at 4:00 p.m. Jackson is coming into the game hot, having won their last ten games.
Jackson stacked a 15th blowout win onto their ever-increasing hoard on Saturday. Everything went their way against Moses Lake as Jackson made off with a 10-0 win. Jackson's victory was all the more impressive since Moses Lake was averaging only 3.77 runs allowed on the season.
The result came thanks to Yanina Sherwood (2024-UNLV)'s shutout, as she gave up just one hit and racked up 13 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in 13 consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Hailey Pelletier (2024-WWU) was incredible, going 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as she's now launched at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Rachel Sysum (2024-Fresno State), who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Othello typically has all the answers at home, but on Thursday Glacier Peak proved too difficult a challenge. They had just enough and edged the Huskies out 4-2.
Jackson's win was their 21st straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 16-1. As for Glacier Peak, their victory bumped their record up to 11-5.
Everything went Jackson's way against Glacier Peak in their previous matchup on April 12th as Jackson made off with an 8-1 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Jackson since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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