Panthers
| 05/12/26 vs Eisenhower | 12 |
| 05/08/26 @ West Valley | 5 |
| 05/08/26 @ West Valley | 1 |
| 05/01/26 vs Davis | 22 |
| 05/01/26 vs Davis | 20 |
| + 15 more games |
For the second straight game, Wenatchee will face off against Eisenhower. The Panthers will welcome the Cadets at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Wenatchee is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.3 runs per game this season.
Wenatchee took a loss when they played away from home on Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 12-4 margin over Eisenhower. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last five times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Lauren Waligorski spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Wenatchee let Hayden Delayney and Haylee Merz run wild. Delayney went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run, while Merz went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run. That's the most RBI Merz has posted since back in March. Adamarie Iniguez was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Wenatchee always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .559. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Eisenhower only posted an OBP of .333.
Wenatchee's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-10. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.2 runs over those games. As for Eisenhower, their loss dropped their record down to 10-12.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Wenatchee has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .496. However, it's not like Eisenhower struggles in that department as they've averaged .472. 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.
