Softball Preview: Neah-Kah-Nie Pirates vs. Warrenton Warriors
After four games on the road, Neah-Kah-Nie is heading back home. They will take on the Warrenton Warriors at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
Neah-Kah-Nie's hitters might be in the hot seat on Tuesday considering what happened against Corbett on Monday. They lost 11-0 to the Cardinals.
Meanwhile, Warrenton gave up the first runs last Wednesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They walked away with a 7-4 win over Valley Catholic. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Warrenton.
Kiki Olson spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on six hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Lucy Smith was incredible, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Jaz Short, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
Neah-Kah-Nie's defeat was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 5-7. As for Warrenton, their victory bumped their record up to 9-11.
Neah-Kah-Nie might still be hurting after the 10-4 loss they got from Warrenton when the teams last played back in April. Will Neah-Kah-Nie 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.
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