The Blaine Borderites will face off against the Nooksack Valley Pioneers at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Blaine fell victim to Lynden Christian and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Lyncs, falling 10-0. Having soared to a lofty 15 runs in the game before, the Borderites' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Meanwhile, Nooksack Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 18-6 to Lynden. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Pioneers have suffered since May 7, 2024.
Alayna Dykstra was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Shelby Mason, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Nooksack Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Blaine, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Blaine has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .481. However, it's not like Nooksack Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .490. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Blaine took their victory against Nooksack Valley in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 17-0 score. Will the Borderites repeat their success, or do the Pioneers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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