For the second straight game, Nimitz will face off against Pearce. The Vikings will challenge the Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Nimitz has given up an average of 14.9 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Nimitz came up short against Pearce on Tuesday, falling 21-10.
For Pearce's part, Natalia Urquidi was a standout: she scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Those two hits gave Urquidi a new career-high. Ashlyn Yarbrough was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Urquidi wasn't the only one making solid contact: Pearce kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That's a new trend for the Mustangs: they were averaging 5.6 hits per game earlier this season, but in their last 15 matchups they've averaged 15.2.
The victory (which was Pearce's seventh in a row) raised their record to 11-12-1. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 20.9 runs over those games. As for Nimitz, their loss dropped their record down to 5-13.
Both Nimitz and Pearce just can't seem to miss. The Vikings have been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.1 hits per game. However, it's not like Pearce struggles in that department as they've been averaging only 4.6 hits. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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