Foard is on a eight-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Maiden is on a five-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Foard Tigers will take on the Maiden Blue Devils at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams have allowed few runs on average, (Foard: 2.8, Maiden: 3.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Foard is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 13 runs on Monday, they were much more limited against North Lincoln on Tuesday. They took a 6-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Knights. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Foard has scored all season.
Riley Vogel made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases. Alexis Stuebe was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Maiden gave up the first runs on Tuesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They had just enough and edged Bandys out 4-2.
Raegan Rembert spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on three hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in nine consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Maddy Clontz, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Olivia Wray, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Foard's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-3. As for Maiden, their victory bumped their record up to 9-1.
Thursday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Foard hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .390. However, it's not like Maiden struggles in that department as they've averaged .366. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Foard came up short against Maiden in their previous matchup back in March of 2022, falling 11-7. Will Foard 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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