Softball Game Preview: Grasso Tech Eagles vs. Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy Phoenix

Grasso Tech hasn't had much luck against Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Eagles will welcome the Phoenix at 3:45 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.

Grasso Tech is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 12th straight game dating back to last season on Thursday. They lost 24-12 to Windham RVT. On the bright side, the 12- run performance marked the Eagles' highest-scoring matchup to date.

Meanwhile, Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy came tearing into Wednesday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 12 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Beavers by a score of 12-7.

Kaylanie Martinez was incredible, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, four RBI, and one triple. She is on a roll when it comes to RBI, as she's now brought in three or more in each of the last six games she's played. Another player making a difference was Sumalee Chanbunna, who went 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.

Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .548. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .548 or higher in six consecutive games.

Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy pushed their record up to 13-3 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 17.8 runs over those games. As for Grasso Tech, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-7.

Grasso Tech might still be hurting after the 22-10 loss they got from Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy in their previous matchup back in April. Will the Eagles have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.