Allen Park is on a ten-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while Woodhaven is on a eight-game streak of away wins (dating back to last season): one of those streaks is about to end. The Allen Park Jaguars will take on the Woodhaven Warriors at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Allen Park: 2.2, Woodhaven: 1.5) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Allen Park can now show off 12 landslide victories after their most recent match on Wednesday. They beat Taylor by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 15-0.
Avery Garden made a splash no matter where she played. She pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Garden was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with three runs, a triple, and two RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hannah Ward, who scored two runs while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Ashten Omodio, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-3.
Meanwhile, Woodhaven beat Lakeland 6-1 on Saturday.
Like Allen Park, Woodhaven also got a great game from a two-way player: Natilee Pridemore. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching seven innings while giving up just one earned run off four hits. Pridemore has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Pridemore was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
Pridemore wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Grace Usher, who scored a run while going 2-for-4. Brooke Taylor was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Allen Park has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 14-3 record this season. As for Woodhaven, their win bumped their record up to 13-2.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Allen Park has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .511. However, it's not like Woodhaven struggles in that department as they've averaged .489. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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