Northbrook hasn't had much luck against Memorial recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Raiders will head out on the road to take on the Mustangs at 6:00 p.m. Northbrook has given up an average of 11.8 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Northbrook is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 11 runs on Friday, they were much more limited against Cypress Ridge on Tuesday. They lost 16-1 to the Rams.
Northbrook saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Eliana Rivera, who scored a run while going 2-for-2.
Meanwhile, Memorial posted their closest win since February 21st on Tuesday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past Cypress Creek 9-7. The win continues a trend for the Mustangs in their matchups with the Cougars: they've now won eight in a row.
Memorial got a massive performance out of Sophie Vlasak, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Vlasak has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last four times she's played. Parker Nelson was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI.
Memorial lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Cypress Creek didn't launched any home runs.
Memorial's record now sits at 18-3. As for Northbrook, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-15.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Northbrook has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .435. However, it's not like Memorial struggles in that department as they've averaged .460. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Northbrook suffered a grim 13-0 defeat to Memorial in their previous meeting back in March. Can the Raiders avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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