Softball Game Preview: Bellevue West Thunderbirds vs. Lincoln Northwest Falcons

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Previous 3 Games

09/30/24 - Away	16-6 W
09/25/23 - Home	9-0 W
09/26/22 - Away	11-5 W

Bellevue West has gone a perfect 3-0 against Lincoln Northwest recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Monday. The Thunderbirds will be playing in front of their home fans against the Falcons at 5:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Millard West hit Bellevue West with a six-run fifth inning on Friday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Thunderbirds lost 11-3 to the Wildcats.

Bellevue West saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jaycee Woodard, who went 1-for-2 with one run.

Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Lincoln Northwest's offense. They came up short against Gretna on Friday, falling 10-0. The Falcons just can't catch a break and have now endured three defeats in a row.

Bellevue West's loss dropped their record down to 6-19. As for Lincoln Northwest, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-20.

Lincoln Northwest's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Bellevue West hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .315. It's a different story for Lincoln Northwest, though, as they've only averaged .179. Will they be able to contain Bellevue West's hitters?

Bellevue West took their victory against Lincoln Northwest in their previous matchup back in September of 2024 by a conclusive 16-6 score. Do the Thunderbirds have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Falcons turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.