For the second straight game, Woodside will face off against Menchville. The Wolverines will welcome the Monarchs at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Woodside has given up an average of 11.5 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Woodside had been on a three-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Menchville put an end to it on Tuesday. The Wolverines lost 19-1 to the Monarchs. The Wolverines' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
For Menchville's part, Kayla Crabtree (2028) was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, Crabtree (2028) posted four strikeouts, the most she's had since back in May of 2025. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple and one run. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Rashani Sackey (2026), who fired off three home runs and seven RBI while going 3-for-3. Those seven RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Kennedy Koskinas (2028), who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Menchville always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .618. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Woodside only posted an OBP of .200.
Menchville's victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-1. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.4 runs on average over those games. As for Woodside, their loss was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 3-3.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Woodside has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .508. However, it's not like Menchville struggles in that department as they've averaged .496. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
