For the second straight game, North Eugene will face off against Thurston. The Highlanders will face off against the Colts at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Someone's luck will take a turn for the better: North Eugene has lost four straight at home , while Thurston has lost six on the road.
Having struggled with seven losses in a row, North Eugene turned things around against Thurston on Tuesday. They came out on top against the Colts by a score of 10-6.
Gracie Hibler spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and three unearned) runs on nine hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Anabel Acosta was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two runs and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Alexa Stiles, who went 3-for-5 with one run.
North Eugene's victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-4 and their overall record up to 6-7. As for Thurston, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-12.
Thurston's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: North Eugene has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .466. It's a different story for Thurston, though, as they've only averaged .346. Will they be able to contain North Eugene's hitters? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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