Softball Game Preview: Tomahawk Hatchets vs. Merrill Bluejays

The Tomahawk Hatchets will head out to square off against the Merrill Bluejays at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Tomahawk hasn't scored more than two runs for four games straight, a trend the squad is eager to reverse.

Tomahawk fell victim to Medford and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 9-0 to the Raiders.

Meanwhile, Merrill had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They walked away with an 8-4 win over Rhinelander on Tuesday.

Merrill's victory bumped their record up to 7-10. As for Tomahawk, their loss dropped their record down to 7-11.

Tomahawk beat Merrill 4-1 in their previous meeting back in April. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Hatchets since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.