Softball Preview: Northridge Grizzlies vs. Greeley Central Wildcats
Northridge is on a three-game streak of home losses, Greeley Central a nine-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change on Tuesday. The Northridge Grizzlies will square off against the Greeley Central Wildcats at 3:30 p.m. Northridge is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.1 runs per game this season.
On Saturday, Northridge got the win against Mountain View by a conclusive 13-3. Considering the Grizzlies have won eight matches by more than five runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Naomi Propes made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed six innings while giving up three earned runs off three hits. What's more, she also racked up three hits, the mostshe's had since September 3rd. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Bailey McGeen, who went 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and two runs. Lotte Cardiel was another key player, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Northridge kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're hit total in four consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Greeley Central lost 20-1 to Berthoud on Thursday.
Northridge's victory bumped their record up to 9-7. As for Greeley Central, their loss dropped their record down to 3-13.
Everything went Northridge's way against Greeley Central in their previous meeting on September 10th, as Northridge made off with a 21-0 win. Does Northridge have another victory up their sleeve, or will Greeley Central turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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