Softball Preview: Huntington North Vikings vs. Jay County Patriots
The Huntington North Vikings will be playing in front of their home fans against the Jay County Patriots at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. Huntington North is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Huntington North gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 21-1 margin over New Haven. Huntington North's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Ava Poulson made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Poulson was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs while going 4-for-5.
In other batting news, Kinlee Landrum was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, six RBI, and two stolen bases. Another player making a difference was Corinne Martz, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, after a string of eight wins, Jay County's good fortune finally ran out on Wednesday. They fell just short of Frankton by a score of 2-0. The game marked the first time this year in which Jay County was not able to get on the board.
Jay County saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Hallie Schwieterman, who went 2-for-2 with a stolen base.
Huntington North is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 13 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 14-6 record this season. As for Jay County, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 13-5.
Thursday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Huntington North has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .450. However, it's not like Jay County struggles in that department as they've averaged .469. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Huntington North couldn't quite finish off Jay County when the teams last played back in April of 2023 and fell 4-2. Will Huntington North have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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