Softball Preview: Teton Timberwolves vs. Snake River Panthers
The Teton Timberwolves will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Snake River Panthers at 4:30 p.m. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Wednesday, Teton got the win against Ririe by a conclusive 16-1. The win made it back-to-back victories for Teton.
Teton got a massive performance out of Kadence Hansen, who went 3-for-3 with two triples, two stolen bases, and four RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Morgan Johnson, who went 2-for-2 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Snake River, who bounced back after a tough loss on the road on Saturday. They skirted past American Falls 8-6.
Neiley Mangum spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned runs on ten hits and racked up nine Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Daisy Dance, who went 4-for-5 with four RBI, a triple, and a double. Another player making a difference was Tallee Carter, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
The win got Teton back to even at 8-8. As for Snake River, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-6.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Teton hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .334. However, it's not like Snake River struggles in that department as they've averaged .387. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Teton couldn't quite finish off Snake River in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 and fell 13-11. Can Teton avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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