Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Vista PEAK Prep). They put the hurt on the Northfield Nighthawks with a sharp 18-8 victory on Thursday. The Bison might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four contests by ten runs or more this season.
Vista PEAK Prep let Nayely Duran and Nia Mathis loose on the outfield. Duran got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs, four RBI, and a stolen base, while Mathis scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Bella Renzi, who scored two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Vista PEAK Prep always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .641. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Northfield only posted an OBP of .500.
The win made it two in a row for Vista PEAK Prep and bumps their season record up to 5-2. As for Northfield, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-7 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Vista PEAK Prep will face off against Adams City at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Vista PEAK Prep is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.6 runs per game this season. As for Northfield, they will take on George Washington at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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