For the second straight game, Northridge will face off against Brighton. The Knights will challenge the Bengals at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday. Northridge is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.1 runs per game this season.
Northridge heads in on the heels of a playoff game on Wednesday. They came up short against Brighton, falling 10-0.
For Brighton's part, they got a great performance from Josh Mawhinney as he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out ten over six innings pitched. Mawhinney has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Easton Fry, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, five RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March. The team also got some help courtesy of Alexandros Price, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
The victory was the fourth in a row for Brighton, bringing their record up to 23-3. As for Northridge, their loss dropped their record down to 17-11.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Northridge hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .318. However, it's not like Brighton struggles in that department as they've averaged .347. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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