Softball Preview: Havelock Rams vs. Northside - Jacksonville Monarchs
Havelock is 10-0 against Northside - Jacksonville since April of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Havelock Rams will be playing at home against the Northside - Jacksonville Monarchs at 6:00 p.m. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Northside - Jacksonville is facing Havelock at the wrong time: Havelock suffered their first home loss of the season on Tuesday and they're likely out for redemption. They took a 9-6 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Falcons. It was the first time this season that Havelock let down their fans at home.
Elana Krupey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and four unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Mackenzie Kramer was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-4 with a home run and four RBI. Another player making a difference was Andria Krupey, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, sadly, Northside - Jacksonville is still looking for their first win of the season after 15 games. Their tough 14-3 defeat to New Bern on Thursday might stick with them for a while.
Havelock's loss ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 12-5. As for Northside - Jacksonville, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-15.
Havelock took their win against Northside - Jacksonville in their previous meeting back in March by a conclusive 22-0. Will Havelock repeat their success, or does Northside - Jacksonville have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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