Softball Game Preview: West Branch Bears vs. Clinton River Kings

West Branch has gone a perfect 3-0 against Clinton recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Wednesday. The Bears will head out to square off against the River Kings at 5:00 p.m. Neither of those teams managed to put together many runs in their previous contests, so the offenses might be a little more motivated than usual.

West Branch came up short against Wilton on Tuesday, falling 10-1. The Bears have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Meanwhile, Monday just wasn't the day for Clinton's offense. They lost 21-0 to Pleasant Valley on Monday. The River Kings' loss continues a trend for the team, making it four in a row.

Clinton's defeat dropped their record down to 4-24. As for West Branch, their loss dropped their record down to 6-14.

Everything went West Branch's way against Clinton in their previous matchup back in June of 2024, as West Branch made off with a 12-2 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Bears since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.