The New Plymouth Pilgrims will square off against Non Varsity Tournament Opponent at 2:00 p.m. on Friday. Non Varsity Tournament Opponent took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on New Plymouth, who comes in off a win.
On Wednesday, New Plymouth was able to grind out a solid win over Fruitland, taking the game 9-5. The Pilgrims haven't had any issues with the Grizzlies recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive victory against them.
Makiah Weideman
| 03/19/25 vs Fruitland | 7 |
| 03/15/25 vs Weiser | 2 |
| 03/15/25 vs Weiser | 1 |
| 05/17/24 vs Orofino | 0 |
| 05/16/24 vs Declo | 2 |
| + 15 more games |
Makiah Weideman made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off eight hits. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in March of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played dating back to last season.
In other pitching news, Olivia Visser looked comfortable as she tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Weideman wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Lauren Ferreira, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Meanwhile, Non Varsity Tournament Opponent came up short against Hermleigh on Saturday and fell 10-7. Non Varsity Tournament Opponent has struggled against Hermleigh recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost meetings.
New Plymouth's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Non Varsity Tournament Opponent, their loss dropped their record down to 21-38-1.
New Plymouth might still be hurting after the 10-3 defeat they got from Non Varsity Tournament Opponent in their previous meeting back in March of 2024. Can New Plymouth avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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