For the second straight game, Harford Tech will face off against C. Milton Wright. The Cobras will be playing at home against the Mustangs at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Harford Tech has struggled recently with five defeats in a row, while C. Milton Wright will arrive with six straight victories.
On Wednesday, Harford Tech came up short against C. Milton Wright and fell 5-2.
For C. Milton Wright's part, Izzie Youngworth made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits over seven innings pitched. Youngworth has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Madalyn Hoskins was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-1.
C. Milton Wright pushed their record up to 7-3 with the win, which was their fourth straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.8 runs over those games. As for Harford Tech, their loss dropped their record down to 6-6.
Thursday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Harford Tech hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .328. However, it's not like C. Milton Wright struggles in that department as they've averaged .385. 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 softball content.
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