The Woodbridge Vikings will face off against the Mountain View Wildcats at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Woodbridge is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season.
Woodbridge took a loss when they played away from home on Thursday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 16-1 margin over Gar-Field. The high-scoring effort was just what the Vikings needed considering they were shut out in their previous matchup.
Jorja Gregory and Brooke Dutton made a big impact while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Gregory pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Dutton pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run but no hits. Gregory has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. At bat, Gregory went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and three runs, while Dutton went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs and three RBI.
In other batting news, Emily Drzewucki was a standout: she went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Adriana Ippolito, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
Woodbridge always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .629. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Gar-Field only posted an OBP of .118.
Meanwhile, Tuesday just wasn't the day for Mountain View's offense. They fell just short of Riverbend by a score of 1-0 on Tuesday. Having soared to a lofty 16 runs in the game before, the Wildcats' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
The victory snapped Woodbridge's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-7 record. As for Mountain View, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-3.
Woodbridge couldn't quite get it done against Mountain View in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 as they fell 8-3. Will the Vikings have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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