Softball Game Preview: Point Arena Pirates vs. Willits Wolverines

The Point Arena Pirates will head out to square off against the Willits Wolverines at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Point Arena is headed into the matchup having just posted their closest win since May 3, 2024 on Friday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Tomales 10-8.

Jade Swan made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one hit in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two runs.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hattie Piper, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three stolen bases, and six RBI. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in May of 2024. Serina Azbill was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one home run, two RBI, and one double.

Willits played against Technology on Tuesday and won via forfeit.

The win made it two in a row for Willits and bumps their season record up to 5-6. Those victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 2 run in those games. As for Point Arena, they picked up their first home win, bumping their record up to 3-6.

Everything went Point Arena's way against Willits in their previous meeting back in April of 2024, as Point Arena made off with a 17-7 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Pirates since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.