Softball Preview: Northview Titans vs. Lithonia Bulldogs
Northview is 5-0 against Lithonia since October of 2020, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Northview Titans will welcome the Lithonia Bulldogs at 4:30 p.m. Northview is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
Northview is headed into Tuesday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Monday. They fell 11-7 to St. Francis.
Alex Bombard was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. The last time her OBP was this high was back in August. Another player making a difference was Hannah Xu, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Lithonia lost 23-3 to Southwest DeKalb on Thursday. The Bulldogs haven't had much luck with the Panthers recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Northview's loss dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Lithonia, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-8.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Northview has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of 0. However, it's not like Lithonia struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Northview took their victory against Lithonia in their previous meeting back in September of 2022 by a conclusive 16-0. Does Northview have another victory up their sleeve, or will Lithonia turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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