Softball Preview: Weiser Wolverines vs. Teton Timberwolves
The Weiser Wolverines will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against the Teton Timberwolves at 9:00 a.m. Weiser is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.7 runs per game this season.
Weiser heads in on the heels of a playoff matchup on Thursday. They took a 9-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of Gooding. The loss continues a trend for Weiser in their matchups with Gooding: they've now lost three in a row.
Trista Buescher made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole a base while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Teton lost 15-4 to Homedale on Thursday.
Teton saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Gracie Kincaid, who went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases. Kincaid has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
Weiser's record is now 14-9. As for Teton, their record is now 11-10.
Teton's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Weiser has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 11.1 hits per game. It's a different story for Teton, though, as they've been averaging 8.8. Given Weiser's sizable advantage in that area, Teton will need to find a way to close that gap.
Weiser came up short against Teton in their previous meeting back in May of 2017, falling 6-3. Can Weiser avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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