Softball Game Preview: Interlachen Rams vs. North Marion Colts

Interlachen is on a four-game streak of home losses, and North Marion a three-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Tuesday. After both having extra time off, the two teams will shake off the rust and duke it out at 7:00 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Interlachen came up short against Taylor last Thursday, falling 20-3.

Baileigh Riddley

Hits (Career)

03/13/25 vs Taylor	3
04/18/24 @ St. Augustine	2
04/11/24 vs Crescent City	2
03/26/24 vs St. Joseph Academy	2
03/06/24 vs St. Augustine	2

Interlachen saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Baileigh Riddley, who scored a run while going 3-for-3. Those three hits gave Riddley a new career-high.

Riddley wasn't the only one working in the hit department: Interlachen kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. This was only their first loss (out of three games) when they post 11 or more hits.

Meanwhile, Wednesday just wasn't the day for North Marion's offense. They lost 15-0 to Lake Weir last Wednesday. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Colts were not able to get on the board.

North Marion's loss dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Interlachen, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-7.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Interlachen has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like North Marion struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7.2 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.

Interlachen took their win against North Marion in their previous meeting back in February by a conclusive 23-9. Will Interlachen repeat their success, or does North Marion has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.