Softball Game Preview: Deer Park Stags vs. Pullman Greyhounds

By Team Reports Apr 29, 2026, 1:10am

Softball Preview: Deer Park Stags vs. Pullman Greyhounds

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Previous Games

03/31/26 - Away16-0 W
05/13/25 - Home10-11 L
05/02/25 - Away9-10 L
05/02/25 - Away18-2 W
04/01/25 - Home12-2 W
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Deer Park is 8-2 against Pullman since March of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Saturday. The Stags will host the Greyhounds at 11:00 a.m. One thing working in Deer Park's favor is that they have posted at least ten runs in their last seven games.

On Tuesday, Deer Park got the win against West Valley by a conclusive 14-4. Considering the Stags have won 15 matchups by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.

Hailey Thompson made a big impact no matter where she played. She pitched five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and one run.

In other batting news, Kapri Bailey was a standout: she got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Katelyn Reiter, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.

Deer Park kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 11 hits in five consecutive contests.

Meanwhile, Pullman earned an 8-4 victory over Moscow on Tuesday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Greyhounds.

Like Deer Park, Pullman also got a great game from a two-way player: Bailee Randall. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. That's the most strikeouts Randall has posted since back in April of 2025. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with one home run.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ady Sanford, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most runs she has posted since April 3rd. Taylor Cromie was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and one double.

Deer Park's win bumped their record up to 16-1. As for Pullman, their victory bumped their record up to 13-3.

Saturday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Deer Park has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .579. However, it's not like Pullman struggles in that department as they've averaged .551. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Everything went Deer Park's way against Pullman in their previous meeting back in March, as Deer Park made off with a 16-0 win. Do the Stags have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Greyhounds turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.

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