North hasn't had much luck against University School recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Rangers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Preppers at 5:00 p.m. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, these teams will really light up the scoreboard.
North came into this matchup off a tough 14-run defeat on Thursday. This time they kept things ultra-competitive, but unfortunately the final result was the same. They fell just short of Kenston by a score of 13-11 on Monday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Rangers have suffered since May 17, 2025.
Vinny Marsico was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Ethan Grinstead, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for University School, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Saturday. They never let Berkshire get on the board and left with an 11-0 win on Wednesday. Considering the Preppers have won 11 matchups by more than five runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Deacon Nelson was excellent, going 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
University School always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .586. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Berkshire only posted an OBP of .391.
University School pushed their record up to 14-4 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.8 runs over those games. As for North, they now have a losing record of 8-9.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Thursday as neither team is afraid to steal. North has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like University School struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
North might still be hurting after the 14-4 defeat they got from University School in their previous matchup back in April. Will the Rangers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
