Nelson will head out on the road to take on the Central Catholic Rams at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Nelson has given up an average of 9.6 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Nelson couldn't beat Sherwood on Wednesday even though they stacked four runs on them in the fifth inning. Nelson lost 16-6 to Sherwood. Nelson has struggled against Sherwood recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Chloe Osborn was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-3 with one home run and five RBI. Alina Chun was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs and one double.
Meanwhile, Central Catholic suffered their closest defeat since April 21, 2025 on Wednesday. They fell just short of Sandy by a score of 7-5.
Portland Razo made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one triple. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games she's played. Ella Schellinkhout also deserves some recognition as she launched her first home run of the season.
Central Catholic's loss dropped their record down to 8-11. As for Nelson, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-8.
Friday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Nelson hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .357. However, it's not like Central Catholic struggles in that department as they've averaged .317. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Nelson might still be hurting after the 23-14 loss they got from Central Catholic when the teams last played two weeks ago. Can Nelson avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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