Softball Preview: North Hollywood Huskies vs. Harbor Teacher Monarchs
The North Hollywood Huskies are on the road again on Friday to play the Harbor Teacher Monarchs at 3:00 p.m. North Hollywood is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
North Hollywood will roll into the contest after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Wednesday, then bounced right back against Grant on Friday. North Hollywood blew past Grant 18-1. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for North Hollywood's hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Ellison Hinnen was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits while striking out ten over four innings pitched. Hinnen was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with six stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Mia Jurado was incredible, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with eight stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. Kelsey Brinkle was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Harbor Teacher unfortunately witnessed the end of their five-game winning streak on Thursday. They lost 15-0 to Port of Los Angeles. Having soared to a lofty 19 runs in the game before, Harbor Teacher's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
North Hollywood's win ended a five-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-14. As for Harbor Teacher, their defeat dropped their record down to 11-2.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. North Hollywood has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .503. However, it's not like Harbor Teacher struggles in that department as they've averaged .459. 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.
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