Softball Game Preview: Weld Central Rebels vs. Valley Vikings

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Previous 4 Games

10/03/24 - Home	13-10 W
10/03/23 - Home	13-3 W
10/04/22 - Away	19-0 W
10/16/21 - Neutral	18-0 W

Weld Central has gone a perfect 4-0 against Valley recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Thursday. The Rebels are taking a road trip to challenge the Vikings at 4:00 p.m. Weld Central has given up an average of 8.3 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Weld Central couldn't beat University on Tuesday even though they stacked four runs on them in the third inning. The Rebels came up short against the Bulldogs, falling 16-6. The loss continues a trend for the Rebels in their meetings with the Bulldogs: they've now lost five in a row.

Rylee Blair made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one run. Ali Weber was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two runs and one RBI.

Meanwhile, Valley fell victim to Lyons and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They lost 13-0 to the Lions.

Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 6-14. As for Weld Central, their loss dropped their record down to 9-11.

Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Weld Central has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .465. However, it's not like Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .517. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Weld Central beat Valley 13-10 when the teams last played back in October of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Rebels since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.