Softball Game Preview: Howards Grove Tigers vs. Oostburg Flying Dutchmen

By Team Reports Apr 21, 2024, 9:06am

Softball Preview: Howards Grove Tigers vs. Oostburg Flying Dutchmen

Howards Grove is 4-0 against Oostburg since May of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The Howards Grove Tigers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Oostburg Flying Dutchmen at 4:30 p.m. Howards Grove will come in still looking for their first win of the season.

Last Friday, Howards Grove suffered a tough 20-2 loss at the hands of Manitowoc Lutheran.

Meanwhile, Oostburg had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They put the hurt on Sheboygan South with a sharp 16-4 win on Friday. That 12 run margin sets a new team best for Oostburg this season.

Cassie Tenhaken made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Tenhaken was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three RBI and a double.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Johanna Molina, who scored three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Samantha Navis, who scored a run while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.

Howards Grove's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Oostburg, their victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-4.

Howards Grove was able to grind out a solid win over Oostburg in their previous meeting back in April of 2023, winning 7-2. Will Howards Grove repeat their success, or does Oostburg have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.

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