Softball Game Preview: Ottawa Hills Green Bears vs. Swanton Bulldogs

Ottawa Hills is on a five-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, and Swanton a four-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Wednesday. The Ottawa Hills Green Bears will be playing at home against the Swanton Bulldogs at 5:00 p.m. Ottawa Hills has given up an average of 20.8 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

On Tuesday, Ottawa Hills came up short against Cardinal Stritch and fell 20-15.

Meanwhile, Swanton hadn't done well against Liberty Center recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Bulldogs skirted past the Tigers 6-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Bulldogs have posted since April 22, 2024.

Beyla Remer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up six Ks.

At the plate, the team relied heavily on Alexa Faber, who went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was her first of the season.

Swanton hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Liberty Center struck out six times.

Ottawa Hills' loss dropped their record down to 0-9. As for Swanton, their victory bumped their record up to 4-6.

Ottawa Hills suffered a grim 15-2 defeat to Swanton in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will the Green Bears have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.