Softball Game Preview: Williams Bay Bulldogs vs. Deerfield Demons

Williams Bay is 0-10 against Deerfield since April of 2023 but things could change on Tuesday. The Bulldogs will take on the Demons at 5:00 p.m. Williams Bay will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last.

Williams Bay is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They put the hurt on Living Word Lutheran with a sharp 29-18 win last Saturday.

Tatum Hermance was a standout: she went 5-for-6 with four runs, four RBI, and two doubles. She continues to improve, besting her previous run total in each of the last three games she's played. Brynn Reinhardt was another key player, getting on base in four of her six plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and three RBI.

Williams Bay always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .686. The last time their OBP was this high was back in April of 2024.

Meanwhile, Deerfield suffered their biggest loss since April 20, 2024 on Thursday. They came up short against Laconia, falling 7-1.

Williams Bay's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-15. The road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 20.3 runs over those games. As for Deerfield, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 22-8-1 record this season.

Williams Bay suffered a grim 13-0 defeat to Deerfield when the teams last played on May 9th. Can the Bulldogs avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.