Softball Game Preview: Blue Ridge Yellow Jackets vs. Snowflake Lobos

Blue Ridge is 0-10 against Snowflake since April of 2019 but things could change on Tuesday. Blue Ridge will challenge Snowflake at 2:30 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.

Blue Ridge is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Friday. They lost 12-5 to Alchesay.

Korti Martinez

Hits (Career)

03/28/25 @ Alchesay	3
03/18/25 vs Monument Valley	2
03/13/25 @ Thatcher	2
03/10/25 @ Globe	2
04/13/24 vs St. Johns	2

Korti Martinez was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-3. Those three hits gave her a new career-high.

Meanwhile, Snowflake started off well but failed to capitalize on an early lead against Show Low. They came up short against the Cougars on Friday, falling 20-10. While the Lobos didn't get the win, they did start the game off strong, beating the Cougars 4-0 in the first period.

Taya Schneider and Graycee Skousen did some serious damage despite the final result: Schneider went 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs, while Skousen scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Brynlee Bryant, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.

Blue Ridge's record is now 3-11. As for Snowflake, their record now sits at 7-4.

Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Blue Ridge hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .356. However, it's not like Snowflake struggles in that department as they've averaged .406. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Blue Ridge might still be hurting after the 18-0 loss they got from Snowflake in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Can Blue Ridge avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.