Tillamook is 1-9 against Banks since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Cheesemakers will host the Braves at 4:00 p.m. Tillamook has given up an average of 17.7 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
While Tillamook's victory against Newport wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Cheesemakers narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Cubs 16-15. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for the Cheesemakers considering their one-run performance the contest before.
The team relied heavily on Callie Schwend, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Jaylin Krumweide was another key player, scoring three runs while going 1-for-3.
Tillamook hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least four strikeouts batters in three consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Banks came up short against Astoria on Tuesday and fell 6-2. The Braves have struggled against the Fishermen recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive lost meeting.
Banks saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Khloe Long, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Banks now has a losing record of 2-3-1. As for Tillamook, their victory bumped their record up to 2-4.
Thursday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Tillamook hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .336. However, it's not like Banks struggles in that department as they've averaged .339. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Tillamook suffered a grim 15-5 defeat to Banks in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Will the Cheesemakers 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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