Softball Game Preview: Eastmont Wildcats vs. Wenatchee Panthers

Wildcats

Runs

03/25/25 @ Wenatchee	11
03/22/25 vs Hermiston	5
03/22/25 vs Richland	2
03/13/25 @ Ephrata	18
03/13/25 @ Ephrata	9

For the second straight game, Eastmont will face off against Wenatchee. A feisty cat fight will be fought as Eastmont Wildcats challenge Wenatchee Panthers at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Eastmont is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.

If Eastmont beats Wenatchee with 11 runs on Friday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two contests with that exact score. Eastmont walked away with an 11-8 victory over Wenatchee on Tuesday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Wildcats.

Maddie Wood was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while going 1-for-4. Brittany Howe was another key player, scoring a run while going 5-for-5.

Eastmont's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-1. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.7 runs over those games. As for Wenatchee, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 4-2.

Friday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Eastmont hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .405. However, it's not like Wenatchee struggles in that department as they've averaged .391. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.