The Pandora-Gilboa Rockets will face off against the Elmwood Royals at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Pandora-Gilboa comes in still looking for their first win of the season.
Pandora-Gilboa managed to slip by Ottoville the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Rockets came up short against the Big Green on Thursday, falling 17-6. That's two games in a row now that the Rockets have lost by exactly 11 runs.
Neveaha Alvarado made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That home run was her first of the season. Breann Fischer was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Elmwood, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 victory over Ada on Monday.
Elmwood pushed their record up to 6-5 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Pandora-Gilboa, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-7.
Pandora-Gilboa's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's match. The Rockets have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.4 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Elmwood, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Pandora-Gilboa continue to outrun the ball?
Pandora-Gilboa suffered a grim 19-1 defeat to Elmwood when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will the Rockets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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