Softball Game Preview: Tualatin Timberwolves vs. West Linn Lions

The Tualatin Timberwolves will take on the West Linn Lions at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Tualatin 2.9, West Linn 3.5) so any runs scored will be well earned.

If Tualatin beats West Linn with 13 runs on Friday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two matches with that exact score. The Timberwolves put the hurt on Lakeridge with a sharp 13-4 victory on Wednesday. The Timberwolves might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six contests by seven runs or more this season.

Meanwhile, West Linn wound up with the same score they had in their last game (7-4), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time. The loss continues a trend for them in their meetings with the Pioneers: they've now lost three in a row.

Kendall Atwood was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs. She has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last seven times she's played.

Tualatin pushed their record up to 9-3 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.4 runs over those games. As for West Linn, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-3.

Friday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Tualatin hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .343. However, it's not like West Linn struggles in that department as they've averaged .355. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Tualatin came up short against West Linn when the teams last played back in May of 2024, falling 10-7. Will the Timberwolves 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.