Horizon has enjoyed the comforts of home their last three games, but now they'll head out on the road. They will challenge the Osceola Warriors at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average, (Horizon: 1.6, Osceola: 3.9) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Horizon is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Tuesday. They never let River Ridge onto the board and left with a 4-0 win.
Not much got past Mackenzie Duncan, who gave up just one hit and racked up 11 Ks to keep River Ridge off the board. Duncan has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Horizon saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Avery Velazquez, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
Meanwhile, Osceola entered their tilt with Auburndale with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Bloodhounds 2-1.
Aliyah Lai spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered one run (which was unearned) on four hits.
Horizon's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 22-5. As for Osceola, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 19-10 record this season.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Horizon has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .440. However, it's not like Osceola struggles in that department as they've averaged .444. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Horizon came up short against Osceola when the teams last played back in May of 2023, falling 6-2. Can Horizon avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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