Softball Preview: Northwest Mounties vs. Clinton Redwolves
The Northwest Mounties will be playing in front of their home fans against the Clinton Redwolves at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Northwest comes in on 14 and Clinton on four.
Northwest is hoping to deliver their fans another blowout on Thursday, just like they did against Hastings (and have done all season long). Northwest never let Hastings onto the board and left with a 19-0 win on Tuesday.
Izzy Rogers was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Rogers has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Rogers was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Ava Golightly was a standout: she scored three runs and stole four bases while going 4-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last 14 times she's played. Addi Moore was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and a double.
Meanwhile, after only one run in their last contest, Clinton made sure to put some runs up on the board against Napoleon on Friday. Clinton was the clear victor by a 15-3 margin over Napoleon.
Northwest's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-2. As for Clinton, their win bumped their record up to 3-0.
Northwest took their victory against Clinton in their previous matchup back in May of 2021 by a conclusive 7-0. Does Northwest have another victory up their sleeve, or will Clinton turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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