Softball Game Preview: Santiam Hits the Road

By Team Reports May 4, 2024, 4:33am

Softball Preview: Santiam Wolverines vs. Regis Rams

Santiam and Regis are an even 5-5 against one another since May of 2016, but likely not for long. The Santiam Wolverines will head out on the road to take on the Regis Rams at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.

Regis is hoping to do on Tuesday what Mohawk couldn't on Friday: put an end to Santiam's winning streak, which now stands at four games. Santiam blew past Mohawk 21-3.

Santiam got a massive performance out of Boston Flores, who scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Flores has been hot recently, having posted three or more stolen bases the last three times she's played. Another player making a difference was Madie Allen, who scored three runs and stole three bases while going 2-for-2.

Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Regis, who bounced back after a loss on the road back in April. Everything went their way against Mohawk last Tuesday as Regis made off with a 21-7 win. Regis' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Santiam's victory was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-4. As for Regis, they now have a winning record of 5-4.

Santiam took their win against Regis in their previous meeting back in April by a conclusive 18-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Santiam since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.

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