Softball Game Preview: Van Nuys Wolves vs. North Hollywood Huskies

The Van Nuys Wolves will square off against the North Hollywood Huskies at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Van Nuys has given up an average of 12.5 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Van Nuys proved they can win big two weeks ago (they won by 14) and on Wednesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Monroe, sneaking past 16-15.

Van Nuys got a massive performance out of Isabella Espinoza, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of GRECIA BARRERA, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with three stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.

Van Nuys always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .596. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Meanwhile, North Hollywood has relied on a stalwart pitchers averaging 3.88 runs allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Wednesday. They fell just short of Sylmar by a score of 10-9. The Huskies' loss signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.

Van Nuys is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a massive bump to their 6-7 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.8 runs over those games. As for North Hollywood, their defeat was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 4-1 and their overall record down to 5-3.

Van Nuys might still be hurting after the 10-0 loss they got from North Hollywood in their previous matchup back in March. Will the Wolves 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.