Softball Game Preview: Hurricane Tigers vs. Mountain View Bruins

For the second straight game, Hurricane will face off against Mountain View. The Tigers will face off against the Bruins at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Hurricane is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.1 runs per game this season.

Hurricane is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They never let Mountain View get on the board and left with a 15-0 win. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Tigers considering their one-run performance the contest before.

The team relied heavily on Ashlyn Hirschi, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Ruby Seely, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.

Hurricane always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .645. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mountain View only posted an OBP of .200.

Hurricane moved to 12-17 with that victory, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Mountain View, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-16 record this season.

Saturday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Hurricane has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .452. However, it's not like Mountain View struggles in that department as they've averaged .463. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.