Softball Game Preview: Calumet New Tech Warriors vs. River Forest Ingots

For the second straight game, Calumet New Tech will face off against River Forest. The Warriors will head out on the road to take on the Ingots at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Calumet New Tech comes in still looking for their first win of the season.

River Forest hit Calumet New Tech with a ten-run first inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Warriors came up short against the Ingots, falling 14-2.

For River Forest's part, Lindee Trezak was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only one hit while striking out 16 over five innings pitched. Those 16 strikeouts gave Trezak a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one run and one RBI.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sara Puckett, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Amy Arana, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.

River Forest always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .897. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Calumet New Tech's loss dropped their record down to 0-7. As for River Forest, their win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-8.