Softball Game Preview: Auburndale Apaches vs. Edgar Wildcats

The Auburndale Apaches will take on the Edgar Wildcats at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. Auburndale's pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so Edgar's hitters will have their work cut out for them.

Auburndale's usually-dominant pitching crew will be looking to make up for Saturday's struggle, when Antigo hitters got past them. The Apaches came up short against the Red Robins on Saturday, falling 13-1. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Apaches have suffered since March 22, 2024.

Meanwhile, Edgar didn't have quite enough to beat Tomahawk on Saturday and fell 12-11.

Emery Borchardt was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Isabella Kaiser, who went 1-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.

Edgar has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-8 record this season. As for Auburndale, their defeat ended a 17-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 12-5.

Auburndale took their victory against Edgar in their previous matchup back in May of 2024 by a conclusive 8-0 score. Do the Apaches have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Wildcats turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.