Softball Game Preview: Mount Greylock Regional Mounties vs. Frontier Regional Red Hawks

The Mount Greylock Regional Mounties will face off against the Frontier Regional Red Hawks at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. Mount Greylock Regional has given up an average of 11.6 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Mount Greylock Regional came up short against Wahconah Regional on Wednesday, falling 23-16. The loss continues a trend for the Mounties in their meetings with the Warriors: they've now lost six in a row.

Malia Koffi stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 4-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. She also snagged a stolen base, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Mila Marcisz, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.

Meanwhile, Frontier Regional faced Turners Falls in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Wednesday. The Red Hawks fell just short of the Thunder by a score of 3-2. The Red Hawks just can't catch a break and have now endured three defeats in a row.

Frontier Regional saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ashley Taylor, who went 1-for-4 with one stolen base.

Mount Greylock Regional's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Frontier Regional, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-4.

Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Friday. Mount Greylock Regional hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.9 home runs per game. However, it's not like Frontier Regional struggles in that department as they've been averaging 0.7 home runs. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down.

Mount Greylock Regional suffered a grim 12-5 defeat to Frontier Regional in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Will the Mounties 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.