The Hazel Park Vikings will head out to take on the Roseville Panthers at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Hazel Park's favor is that they have posted at least ten runs in their last five matchups.
If Hazel Park beats Roseville with 18 runs on Thursday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two games with that exact score. The Vikings put the hurt on Sterling Heights with a sharp 18-3 win on Wednesday. The Vikings haven't had any issues with the Stallions recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Madison Platt (2027)
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Madison Platt (2027) made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those RBI marked the first that she has brought in this season.
In other batting news, Hazel Park let Maddie Meade (2027) and La'Onna Otis (2027) run wild. Meade (2027) went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base, while Otis (2027) went 2-for-3 with four stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Meade (2027) continues to improve, besting her previous run total in each of the last three games she's played. Lillian Griffiths (2027) was another key player, going 1-for-3 with five stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Hazel Park always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .548. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Sterling Heights only posted an OBP of .316.
Meanwhile, Roseville was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their ninth straight defeat dating back to last season. They came up short against Lake Shore, falling 19-0.
Roseville's loss dropped their record down to 0-7. As for Hazel Park, the win got them back to even at 5-5.
Roseville's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Hazel Park has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .491. It's a different story for Roseville, though, as they've only averaged .323. Will they be able to contain Hazel Park's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
