The Nooksack Valley Pioneers will head out on the road to challenge the Blaine Borderites at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Nooksack Valley has given up an average of 6.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Nooksack Valley is headed into Thursday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Tuesday. They lost 18-6 to Lynden. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Pioneers have suffered since May 7, 2024.
Alayna Dykstra was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Shelby Mason, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Blaine's offense. They came up short against Lynden Christian on Tuesday, falling 10-0. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Borderites were not able to get on the board.
Blaine has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season. As for Nooksack Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 4-3.
Nooksack Valley's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's game. The Pioneers have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.6 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Blaine, though, as they've been averaging only 1.3 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Nooksack Valley continue to outrun the ball?
Nooksack Valley suffered a grim 17-0 defeat to Blaine in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can the Pioneers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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