Softball Game Preview: Rainier Beach Vikings vs. Ingraham Rams

Rainier Beach is 0-10 against Ingraham since April of 2015 but things could change on Thursday. The Vikings are taking a road trip to square off against the Rams at 4:00 p.m. Rainier Beach has given up an average of 20.2 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Rainier Beach will roll into the contest after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Monday, then bounced right back against Franklin on Tuesday. The Vikings walked away with a 17-14 victory over the Quakers. With that win, the Vikings brought their scoring average up to 7.2 runs per game.

CJ Willis made a big impact no matter where she played. She tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Willis was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.

In other batting news, Tameyah Maxie was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, four RBI, and one triple. Christine Paul was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.

Rainier Beach always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .710. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.

Meanwhile, Ingraham had to endure a seven-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Everything went their way against Cleveland on Tuesday as they made off with a 23-8 victory. The Rams' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Rainier Beach's win ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-3. As for Ingraham, their victory was their first in the district, bumping their district record up to 1-4 and their overall record up to 2-7.

Rainier Beach suffered a grim 33-15 defeat to Ingraham in their previous matchup back in March of 2023. Can the Vikings avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.