Softball Game Preview: Interlachen Rams vs. P.K. Yonge Blue Wave

Rams

Runs

04/02/25 @ Beachside	9
03/31/25 @ Peniel Baptist Academy	3
03/27/25 @ Buchholz	1
03/25/25 vs North Marion	18
03/13/25 vs Taylor	3
+ 8 more games

Interlachen is 8-2 against P.K. Yonge since March of 2017 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Rams will challenge the Blue Wave at 6:00 p.m. Interlachen is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.

Interlachen is headed into Thursday's match looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Wednesday. They fell 13-9 to Beachside.

Baileigh Riddley was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Ashlynn Poole, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in two of her five plate appearances.

Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for P.K. Yonge's offense. They lost 12-0 to Union County on Tuesday. The game marked the first time this season in which the Blue Wave were not able to get on the board.

P.K. Yonge saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Emma Mansfield, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base. That stolen base was Mansfield's first of the season.

P.K. Yonge's loss dropped their record down to 6-9. As for Interlachen, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-10.

Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Interlachen has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .436. However, it's not like P.K. Yonge struggles in that department as they've averaged .452. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Interlachen came up short against P.K. Yonge in their previous meeting back in March, falling 9-4. Can the Rams avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.