North Brunswick hasn't had much luck against Laney recently, but that could start to change on Friday. North Brunswick will look to defend their home field against Laney at 6:30 p.m. North Brunswick has given up an average of 7.9 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
North Brunswick's last matchup with South Brunswick could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's match on Tuesday. North Brunswick lost 18-3 to South Brunswick. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Scorpions have suffered since March 3rd.
Avia Dlouhy was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, it may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Laney ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They came out on top against Hoggard by a score of 11-8. Winning may never get old, but the Buccaneers sure are getting used to it with their third in a row.
Brileigh Mathews made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-5. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in doubles (two).
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Layla Carr, who scored a run while going 2-for-6. Another player making a difference was Isabella Stevens, who went 2-for-5 with three RBI and one double.
Laney kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in three consecutive contests.
Laney pushed their record up to 7-2 with the win, which was their fourth straight on the road. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.3 runs over those games. As for North Brunswick, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-4.
Friday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. North Brunswick hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .322. However, it's not like Laney struggles in that department as they've averaged .357. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
