The Newberg Tigers will take on the Central Panthers at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Newberg has given up an average of 7.6 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Newberg came up short against Hillsboro on Monday, falling 14-4.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Central). They blew past Sprague 15-2 on Monday. The Panthers not only won on Monday, but they posted their biggest win since May 12, 2025 (when they won 18-2).
Tawney Snair made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with one run. That run was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Central got a massive performance out of Sophia Beasly, who went 3-for-5 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. That home run marked the first that Beasly has launched this season. Kayden Pairan was another key player, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .548. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Central's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-7. As for Newberg, their loss dropped their record down to 5-5.
Newberg might still be hurting after the 8-0 defeat they got from Central when the teams last played back in April of 2025. Will the Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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