Softball Preview: Weiser Wolverines vs. Parma Panthers
Weiser is 7-1 against Parma since April of 2021, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Weiser Wolverines will look to defend their home field against the Parma Panthers at 5:00 p.m. Weiser is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
Weiser scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They blew past Payette 19-2. The win made it back-to-back victories for Weiser.
Danica Lockett was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Lockett was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and a triple.
In other batting news, Trista Buescher was a standout: she scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Jessica Waite, who scored three runs while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Parma unfortunately witnessed the end of their 12-game winning streak on Wednesday. They fell 10-7 to Homedale.
Zoey Heffelfinger was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with a home run and five RBI.
Weiser is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 7-5 record this season. As for Parma, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 12-1.
Monday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Weiser hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .389. However, it's not like Parma struggles in that department as they've averaged .345. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Weiser came up short against Parma in their previous matchup back in March, falling 7-4. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Parma's Wesli Crockett, who pitched seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits (she also only allowed one walk). Now that Weiser knows the damage she can cause, will they be able to stop her this time? There's only one way to find out.
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