Softball Preview: Northview Vikings vs. Charter Oak Chargers
Northview is 2-8 against Charter Oak since March of 2016 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Wednesday. The Northview Vikings will head out on the road to square off against the Charter Oak Chargers at 3:30 p.m. Northview will be hoping to continue their four-game streak of scoring more runs each match than the last.
Last Friday, Northview got the win against West Covina by a conclusive 14-2.
Northview got a big performance out of Caitlyn Wilson, who scored a run while going 3-for-3. Isabella Ochoa was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, Charter Oak entered their tilt with San Dimas with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They walked away with a 6-1 victory over the Saints on Friday.
The team relied heavily on Lyla Caston, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Jazmyn Johnson, who went 3-for-4 with an RBI.
Northview's win was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 13-5. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.6 runs per game. As for Charter Oak, their victory bumped their record up to 13-2-1.
Wednesday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Northview hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .327. However, it's not like Charter Oak struggles in that department as they've averaged .444. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Northview skirted past Charter Oak 3-2 in their previous matchup back in March. The rematch might be a little tougher for Northview since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
