Softball Game Preview: Ripon Tigers vs. Plymouth Panthers

Ripon hasn't had much luck against Plymouth recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Tigers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Panthers at 4:45 p.m. Ripon has given up an average of 9.3 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Ripon is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They lost 12-2 to Waupun.

Ripon saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bryn Carlson, who went 2-for-3 with one RBI.

Meanwhile, after soaring to 15 runs the game before, Plymouth was a bit more limited in their contest on Tuesday. They fell just short of Kettle Moraine Lutheran by a score of 4-2. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.

Plymouth's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Ripon, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-6.

Ripon might still be hurting after the 11-1 loss they got from Plymouth in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.