Softball Preview: Bothell Cougars vs. Redmond Mustangs
Bothell is on a eight-game streak of home wins, while Redmond is on a four-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Bothell Cougars will take on the Redmond Mustangs at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.
Bothell will make a triumphant return home after picking up their first road win of the season at Mount Si expense on Wednesday. Bothell suffered a tough 14-3 loss at the hands of Mount Si.
Bothell saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Anna Fowler, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Redmond came up short against Eastlake on Wednesday and fell 6-2. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Redmond has scored all season.
Bothell's defeat ended a 15-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 15-2. As for Redmond, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 10-6 record this season.
Fans could be in store for some top-tier slugging on Friday. Bothell hasn't had any problems when it comes to power this season, having averaged 0.8 home runs per game. However, it's not like Redmond struggles in that department as they've been averaging 0.8. With so much power on both teams, it'll be down to the pitchers to keep the mound locked down.
Bothell came out on top in a nail-biter against Redmond when the teams last played back in March, sneaking past 5-3. Does Bothell have another victory up their sleeve, or will Redmond turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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