Softball Preview: Northridge Grizzlies vs. Berthoud Spartans
Northridge has been away from home for four games now, but on Thursday they'll finally make their return. They will host the Berthoud Spartans at 3:30 p.m. Northridge is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season.
Northridge will bounce into Thursday's game after beating Roosevelt, who they hadn't topped in nine consecutive meetings. Northridge narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Roosevelt 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Grizzlies have posted since September 14th.
Brooke Riofrio spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits.
On the hitting side, Bailey McGeen was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Meanwhile, after a string of 18 wins, Berthoud's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They fell just short of Severance by a score of 7-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Spartans have suffered since September 7, 2023.
Northridge pushed their record up to 14-7 with the victory, which was their sixth straight on the road. As for Berthoud, their defeat ended a seven-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 20-2.
Northridge might still be hurting after the 12-0 loss they got from Berthoud in their previous meeting back in September. Will Northridge have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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