Softball Game Preview: Tualatin Timberwolves vs. Lakeridge Pacers

The Tualatin Timberwolves will challenge the Lakeridge Pacers at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have had a bumpy ride up to this point with five consecutive losses for Tualatin and four for Lakeridge.

On Wednesday, Tualatin didn't have quite enough to beat Lake Oswego and fell 2-1.

Reese Strode spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on three hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.

Meanwhile, Lakeridge came up short against Oregon City on Wednesday, falling 13-4.

Lakeridge's loss dropped their record down to 3-16. As for Tualatin, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-10.

Tualatin couldn't quite get it done against Lakeridge when the teams last played last Monday as they fell 12-9. Will the Timberwolves have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.