Softball Game Preview: Wisconsin Heights Vanguards vs. Lodi Blue Devils

The Wisconsin Heights Vanguards will square off against the Lodi Blue Devils at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Wisconsin Heights has given up an average of 8.6 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

On Tuesday, Wisconsin Heights came up short against Belleville and fell 13-9. The Vanguards have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Macy Stampfli was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. That RBI marked the first that she has brought in this season. Another player making a difference was Mya Luko, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs.

Meanwhile, Lodi fell victim to Poynette and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Pumas, falling 9-0. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Blue Devils' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.

Wisconsin Heights now has a losing record of 7-8. As for Lodi, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-5.

Wisconsin Heights suffered a grim 8-0 defeat to Lodi in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will the Vanguards 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.