Softball Game Preview: Philomath Warriors vs. Stayton Eagles

Philomath hasn't had much luck against Stayton recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Warriors will be playing in front of their home fans against the Eagles at 3:30 p.m. Philomath has given up an average of 11.4 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Philomath had been on a three-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Sweet Home put an end to it on Wednesday. The Warriors lost 14-1 to the Huskies. The game snapped a strange streak: the last five times these teams have met, it?s been the away team that?s taken home the W.

Meanwhile, Stayton waltzed into their contest on Wednesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They blew past the Cubs 12-2. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won ten games by six runs or more so far this season.

Philomath's defeat dropped their record down to 10-12. As for Stayton, their victory bumped their record up to 16-11.

Philomath might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from Stayton in their previous meeting last Monday. Will the Warriors have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.