Softball Game Preview: Puyallup Vikings vs. South Kitsap Wolves

For the second straight game, Puyallup will face off against South Kitsap. The Vikings will challenge the Wolves at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Puyallup knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten runs or more in their past three games -- so hopefully South Kitsap likes a good challenge.

Puyallup's pitching crew heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They were the clear victors by an 11-0 margin over South Kitsap. Considering the Vikings have won seven contests by more than nine runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Kiera Thomas was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two RBI and one double.

In other batting news, Paisley Jamison and Kayla Ringenbach did most of the damage at the plate: Jamison went 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double, while Ringenbach went 3-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. That's the most RBI Jamison has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Jenny Tuivaiave, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run and one RBI.

Puyallup always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .576. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .500 or higher in three consecutive games.

Puyallup pushed their record up to 11-6 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.3 runs on average over those games. As for South Kitsap, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season.

Monday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Puyallup hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .377. However, it's not like South Kitsap struggles in that department as they've averaged .332. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.