The Hazen Highlanders will face off against the Newport - Bellevue Knights at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Hazen is coming into the matchup on a six-game losing streak.
Hazen came up short against Woodinville on Wednesday, falling 21-1.
Meanwhile, Newport - Bellevue fought the good fight in their extra-innings contest against Mount Si on Wednesday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Wildcats by a score of 15-13. The loss continues a trend for the Knights in their meetings with the Wildcats: they've now lost five in a row.
Jenna Wittman and Demi Brown- Ruegg stepped up to the plate in a big way. Wittman went 3-for-5 with five RBI and one run, while Brown- Ruegg scored two runs while going 3-for-5. Another player making a difference was Lauren Blank, who scored three runs while going 4-for-6.
Newport - Bellevue's defeat dropped their record down to 8-7. As for Hazen, their loss dropped their record down to 2-12.
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 .438. However, it's not like Newport - Bellevue struggles in that department as they've averaged .517. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Hazen might still be hurting after the 24-0 defeat they got from Newport - Bellevue when the teams last played back in March. Will the Highlanders 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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