Softball Game Preview: Corvallis Blue Devils vs. Hamilton Broncs + How To Watch

The Corvallis Blue Devils will face off against the Hamilton Broncs at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.

Having struggled with four losses in a row, Corvallis turned things around against Butte Central Catholic on Saturday. They skirted past the Maroons 12-10.

Meanwhile, Hamilton got the win against Stevensville on Thursday by a conclusive 9-2. Considering the Broncs have won nine matchups by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.

Mariah Johnson made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out 16 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in March.

In other batting news, Dawsyn Ekin was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. That stolen base was her first of the season. Tayleigh Bakken was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.

Hamilton's victory bumped their record up to 15-1. As for Corvallis, their win bumped their record up to 4-6.

Corvallis couldn't quite get it done against Hamilton in their previous meeting back in April as they fell 5-1. Will the Blue Devils have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.