Ashbrook hasn't had much luck against Forestview recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Greenwave will venture away from home to square off against the Jaguars at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Having struggled with six losses in a row, Ashbrook turned things around against Garinger on Wednesday. They blew past the Wildcats 18-3. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Greenwave's hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Forestview ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They came out on top against Highland Tech by a score of 4-1. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Jaguars.
Olivia Hensley spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up ten Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 14 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Lily Cabe was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Miley Skidmore, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Ashbrook's record is now 3-15. As for Forestview, their record now sits at 9-10.
Ashbrook suffered a grim 16-1 defeat to Forestview in their previous meeting back in March. Can the Greenwave avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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