Wellpinit has been on the road for two straight, but on Friday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Northport Mustangs at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
On Tuesday, Wellpinit fell victim to a tough 29-5 defeat at the hands of Selkirk. The loss unfortunately continues a disappointing trend for Wellpinit in their matchups with Selkirk: they've now lost eight in a row.
Meanwhile, Northport suffered a rough 24-14 defeat at the hands of Almira-Coulee-Hartline on Tuesday. Northport has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Ella Sphuler and Kylie Colton stepped up to the plate in a big way. Sphuler fired off two home runs, four RBI, and a double while going 3-for-5, while Colton scored four runs and stole five bases while getting on base in three of her seven plate appearances. Kate Beardslee was another key contributor, going 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI.
Even though they lost, Northport lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Almira-Coulee-Hartline didn't launched any.
Wellpinit's loss dropped their record down to 0-12. As for Northport, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-5.
Wellpinit suffered a grim 24-1 defeat to Northport in their previous matchup back in April of 2022. Will Wellpinit 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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