Softball Preview: Lathrop Malemutes vs. Delta Huskies
Lathrop is 0-6 against Delta since April of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Lathrop Malemutes will be playing at home against the Delta Huskies at 5:30 p.m. Lathrop is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.
Lathrop is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering West Valley just ended the team's nine-game winning streak on Thursday. They fell just short of the Wolf Pack by a score of 7-6.
Aniyah Briggman and Isla Holm stepped up to the plate in a big way. Briggman scored a run while going 2-for-2, while Holm scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Phoebe Holm, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Delta gave their fans yet another huge win last Monday. They blew past Hutchison 19-4. The victory was familiar territory for Delta who now have 11 in a row.
The team relied heavily on Emily Ce Ce Folliard, who went 3-for-3 with a home run, four stolen bases, and four runs. Nadia Chernich was another key contributor, going 3-for-3 with four runs, two doubles, and a triple.
Lathrop's loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 10-7-1. As for Delta, their win bumped their record up to 13-4.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lathrop has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .531. However, it's not like Delta struggles in that department as they've averaged .553. 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.
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