Steilacoom is on an eight-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, and Fife a three-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Thursday. The Steilacoom Sentinels will look to defend their home field against the Fife Trojans at 4:00 p.m. Steilacoom has given up an average of 17.1 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Steilacoom lost 25-7 to Eatonville on Tuesday.
Hannah Basford was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Fife came up short against Orting on Wednesday and fell 10-6.
Sophia Payne made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Brooke Lindenmuth, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Fife's defeat dropped their record down to 6-5. As for Steilacoom, their loss dropped their record down to 1-9.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Steilacoom has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .474. However, it's not like Fife struggles in that department as they've averaged .468. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Steilacoom suffered a grim 20-6 defeat to Fife in their previous matchup on April 1st. Will the Sentinels have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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