Softball Game Preview: Eden Prairie Eagles vs. Maple Grove Crimson

Eden Prairie hasn't had much luck against Maple Grove recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Eagles will look to defend their home field against the Crimson at 7:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Eden Prairie 2.7, Maple Grove 3.4) so any runs scored will be well earned.

Maple Grove will challenge a team with plenty of momentum: Eden Prairie extended their winning streak to three on Wednesday. The Eagles walked away with a 4-1 victory over Edina.

Meanwhile, Maple Grove came into Wednesday's match having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They skirted past Wayzata 3-2.

Eden Prairie's win bumped their record up to 11-8. As for Maple Grove, their victory bumped their record up to 9-6.