Clearfield is 9-0 against Northridge since April of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Tuesday. The Clearfield Falcons will look to defend their home field against the Northridge Knights at 3:30 p.m. Given that the pair suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Clearfield fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Viewmont on Thursday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Vikings by a score of 11-10. Clearfield's loss continues an unfortunate trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Aly Ridge stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 3-for-5 with a home run, three RBI, and a stolen base. Another player making a difference was Elizabeth Salazar, who scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Clearfield didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with ten strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 15 runs the game before, Northridge was a bit more limited in their match on Friday. They fell just short of Davis by a score of 3-1.
Clearfield's defeat dropped their record down to 5-8. As for Northridge, their loss dropped their record down to 3-7.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Clearfield hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .346. However, it's not like Northridge struggles in that department as they've averaged .373. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Clearfield took their win against Northridge in their previous matchup back in April of 2021 by a conclusive 19-8. Does Clearfield have another victory up their sleeve, or will Northridge turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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