North Shore hasn't had much luck against Summer Creek recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Mustangs will host the Bulldogs at 6:30 p.m.
On Tuesday, North Shore came up short against King and fell 6-1. The Mustangs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Alexa San Miguel was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she pitched six innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off eight hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
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On the hitting side, North Shore saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jada Duncan, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Duncan is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played.
Meanwhile, Summer Creek came tearing into Tuesday's game with seven straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 7.7 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with a 6-3 victory over the Mustangs.
The team relied heavily on Cali Chapman, who went 1-for-2 with one home run, three RBI, and one stolen base. Elaina Bonuelos was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one home run.
Summer Creek pushed their record up to 24-4 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 0.8 runs on average over those games. As for North Shore, their loss dropped their record down to 9-13.
North Shore's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's matchup. The Mustangs have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Summer Creek, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will North Shore continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
