Softball Preview: Jackson Timberwolves vs. Glacier Peak Grizzlies
Jackson is 9-1 against Glacier Peak since April of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Jackson Timberwolves will be playing in front of their home fans against the Glacier Peak Grizzlies at 4:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Last Tuesday, Jackson faced Kamiak in a battle between two of the state's top teams. Jackson's pitcher stepped up to hand Kamiak a 9-0 shutout. Jackson's pitching crew has been rock solid lately; the team hasn't given up a run in their last four contests.
Not much got past Yanina Sherwood (2024-UNLV), who gave up just three hits and racked up seven Ks to keep Kamiak off the board. Sherwood (2024-UNLV) has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Addi Bale (2024) was incredible, going 2-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and a double. Kiana Holden (2025) was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Glacier Peak scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They were the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over Lynnwood. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Glacier Peak.
Jackson's victory was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-1. As for Glacier Peak, their win bumped their record up to 6-1.
Jackson was able to grind out a solid victory over Glacier Peak in their previous meeting back in May of 2023, winning 5-1. Will Jackson repeat their success, or does Glacier Peak have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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