Softball Game Preview: Goodhue Wildcats vs. Pine Island Panthers

The Goodhue Wildcats are taking a road trip to take on the Pine Island Panthers at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Pine Island took a loss in their last match and will be looking to turn the tables on Goodhue, who comes in off a win.

Goodhue is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They put the hurt on Triton with a sharp 20-4 victory on Friday. The Wildcats not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since April 7th (when they won 18-0).

Emma Voth made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over four innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than one walk in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.

In other batting news, Lola Christianson was a standout: she went 3-for-4 with one home run, two stolen bases, and three runs. That home run was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Aubrey Christianson, who went 3-for-4 with four runs, two doubles, and two RBI.

Goodhue was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .500. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.

Meanwhile, Pine Island fell victim to Randolph and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They came up short against the Rockets, falling 12-0. The Panthers' loss continues a trend for the team, making it four in a row.

Goodhue's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 3-7. As for Pine Island, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-9.

Goodhue might still be hurting after the 9-2 loss they got from Pine Island in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Wildcats avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.