Softball Preview: Hazen Highlanders vs. Lindbergh Eagles
Hazen is 7-2 against Lindbergh since March of 2015, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Hazen Highlanders will be playing in front of their home fans against the Lindbergh Eagles at 3:00 p.m. Hazen will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak alive.
Hazen is headed into the game fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They were the clear victor by a 23-9 margin over Mercer Island on Thursday. Hazen might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won seven matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Sofia Ayala Ayala-Cordova was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. Ayala Ayala-cordova has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. Ayala Ayala-cordova was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Keegan Castro was a standout: she got on base in all five of her plate appearances with a home run, four runs, and three RBI. Kenzie Galliano was another key contributor, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with six RBI, two runs, and a stolen base.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 23 runs the game before, Lindbergh was a bit more limited in their match on Tuesday. They fell 5-1 to Evergreen.
Hazen is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five contests, which provided a nice bump to their 9-7 record this season. As for Lindbergh, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-7.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Hazen has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .479. However, it's not like Lindbergh struggles in that department as they've averaged .490. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Hazen's way against Lindbergh when the teams last played back in April of 2022 as Hazen made off with a 17-3 win. Will Hazen repeat their success, or does Lindbergh have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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