Softball Game Preview: Ashton-Franklin Center Raiders vs. Polo Marcos

Ashton-Franklin Center hasn't had much luck against Polo recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Raiders will be playing in front of their home fans against the Marcos at 4:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Ashton-Franklin Center is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 11th straight game on Monday. They came up short against Oregon, falling 11-0.

Meanwhile, Polo lost 13-1 to Fulton on Monday. The defeat continues a trend for the Marcos in their meetings with the Steamers: they've now lost four in a row.

Polo's loss dropped their record down to 2-12. As for Ashton-Franklin Center, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-20.

Polo's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Ashton-Franklin Center has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .444. It's a different story for Polo, though, as they've only averaged .286. Will they be able to contain Ashton-Franklin Center's hitters?

Ashton-Franklin Center couldn't quite get it done against Polo in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 as they fell 13-8. Can the Raiders avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.