Softball Game Preview: Wellington-Napoleon Tigers vs. Santa Fe Chiefs

The Wellington-Napoleon Tigers will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against the Santa Fe Chiefs at 4:30 p.m. Wellington-Napoleon has given up an average of 11.8 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Lone Jack hit Wellington-Napoleon with a 14-run third inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Tigers came up short against the Mules, falling 18-3. The Tigers have struggled against the Mules recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost meeting.

Meanwhile, Santa Fe entered their tilt with St. Paul Lutheran on Friday with three consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with four. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 13-12 W against the Saints. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Chiefs have posted since May 3, 2024.

Santa Fe's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-10. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.7 runs over those games. As for Wellington-Napoleon, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-16.

Wellington-Napoleon suffered a grim 19-4 defeat to Santa Fe when the teams last played on Wednesday. Will the Tigers 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.