Softball Preview: Ephrata Tigers vs. Othello Huskies
After four games on the road, Ephrata is heading back home. They will take on the Othello Huskies at 3:00 p.m. on Monday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Ephrata gave up the first runs last Tuesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They put the hurt on Quincy with a sharp 21-2 victory.
Olivia Bicondova made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She pitched five innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Bicondova was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Peyton Trautman was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with a home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. Kota Durfee was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3.
Meanwhile, Othello scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They blew past Grandview 19-2. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Othello with their most commanding win of the season.
The team relied heavily on Miccaela Valdez, who went 4-for-4 with two triples, three runs, and two RBI. She continues to roll, besting her previous point total in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Naraiah Guzman, who scored two runs and stole two bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Ephrata pushed their record up to 9-3 with that win, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Othello, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 12-3.
Monday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Ephrata hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .447. However, it's not like Othello struggles in that department as they've averaged .494. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Ephrata suffered a grim 17-6 defeat to Othello when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Will Ephrata have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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