Prairie is 0-5 against Clearwater Valley since March of 2022 but things could change on Thursday. The Pirates will be playing in front of their home fans against the Rams at 4:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Prairie is headed into Thursday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Saturday. They came up short against Potlatch, falling 31-6.
Grace Uhlenkott made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Erica Schlader, who went 1-for-2 with one triple and one run.
Meanwhile, after some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last three contests, Clearwater Valley finally came back down to earth on Wednesday. They lost 17-1 to Potlatch. The Rams' defeat signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Clearwater Valley's loss dropped their record down to 10-6. As for Prairie, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-7.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Prairie has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .464. However, it's not like Clearwater Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .517. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Prairie might still be hurting after the 9-2 loss they got from Clearwater Valley in their previous meeting back in March. Will the Pirates 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.
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