Softball Game Preview: Lincoln Railsplitters vs. Tri-Valley Vikings

The Lincoln Railsplitters are taking a road trip to challenge the Tri-Valley Vikings at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.

Lincoln's last matchup with Mt. Zion could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's match on Thursday. The Railsplitters lost 10-0 to the Braves. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.

Meanwhile, Tri-Valley waltzed into their game on Saturday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They came within a single run of losing the streak, but they secured a 7-6 W against the Trojans.

Gretchen Wyant spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on seven hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Paige Fesler and Elle Fesler did most of the damage at the plate: Paige went a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI, one triple, and one run, while Elle went 4-for-5 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most RBI Elle has posted since back in April. Kylie Walden also deserves some recognition as she hit her first triple of the season.

They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Tri-Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in three consecutive contests.

Lincoln's loss dropped their record down to 14-14. As for Tri-Valley, their record now sits at 18-4-1.

Lincoln came up short against Tri-Valley in their previous matchup back in May of 2024, falling 6-1. Can the Railsplitters avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.