Softball Preview: Nokomis Redskins vs. North Mac Panthers
The Nokomis Redskins will head out on the road to face off against the North Mac Panthers at 4:30 p.m. on Saturday. Nokomis is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
Last Thursday, Nokomis came up short against Hillsboro and fell 6-3. Nokomis has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Presley Mehochko was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two runs and a triple.
Meanwhile, North Mac also suffered a loss in their last game, but this one to Sangamon Valley/Tri-City by a score of 13-10.
Sophie Gilmore and Ines Ortigosa did some serious damage despite the final result: Gilmore scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-2, while Ortigosa scored three runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Lennox Wiseman, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, North Mac was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with four doubles. That's the most doubles they've managed all season.
Nokomis' record now sits at 6-8. As for North Mac, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-7.
Saturday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Nokomis hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .349. However, it's not like North Mac struggles in that department as they've averaged .322. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Nokomis beat North Mac 9-6 in their previous meeting back in March of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for Nokomis 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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