Softball Game Preview: Mendota Trojans vs. Earlville Red Raiders

The Mendota Trojans will challenge the Earlville Red Raiders at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Mendota has given up an average of 16 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Mendota is headed into Friday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Thursday. They fell 13-10 to Hall.

Meanwhile, Earlville entered their game against Newark on Tuesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Red Raiders came up short against the Norsemen, falling 11-4.

Mendota's loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Earlville, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-3.

Everything went Mendota's way against Earlville in their previous meeting back in March of 2023, as Mendota made off with a 16-5 victory. Do the Trojans have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Red Raiders turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.