For the second straight game, Northgate will face off against Berean Christian. The Broncos will be playing at home against the Eagles at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Northgate is coming into the game hot, having won their last five games.
Northgate's pitching crew heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They were the clear victors by a 9-0 margin over Berean Christian. Considering the Broncos have won nine contests by more than seven runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Not much got past Max Carlos, who gave up just six hits and racked up nine Ks to keep Berean Christian off the board. Carlos has been consistent: he hasn't given up a single earned run in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Cole Torrey was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Robert Jurado, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Northgate hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in seven consecutive games.
Northgate's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-7. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.4 runs over those games. As for Berean Christian, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 16-7.
Wednesday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Northgate hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .329. However, it's not like Berean Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .333. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
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