Baseball Game Preview: Del Norte Knights vs. Hope Christian Huskies

Del Norte is on an eight-game streak of home losses, and Hope Christian a three-game streak of away losses. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Friday. The Del Norte Knights will welcome the Hope Christian Huskies at 4:00 p.m. Del Norte has given up an average of 12.7 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Del Norte came up short against Rio Grande on Thursday, falling 23-1.

Del Norte saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Xzavier Perea, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.

Meanwhile, Hope Christian didn't have quite enough to beat Atrisco Heritage Academy on Wednesday and fell 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Huskies have suffered against the Jaguars since April 4, 2015.

Nolan Garcia made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.

Hope Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 15-9. As for Del Norte, their loss dropped their record down to 2-20-1.

The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Del Norte has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 6.9 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Hope Christian struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 7.2 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.

Del Norte suffered a grim 13-2 defeat to Hope Christian when the teams last played back in April. Will the Knights have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.