North is 8-2 against South since May of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Monday. The North Stars will head out on the road to challenge the South Spartans at 4:45 p.m. North has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the match with five straight defeats, while South will come in with six straight wins.
North lost 16-4 to East Bakersfield on Friday.
Kaylee Simkins spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and seven unearned) runs on 11 hits. Those seven innings set a new season-high mark for her.
At the plate, Bayleigh Wood made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Allison Jauregui, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, South gave their fans yet another huge victory on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 22-3 margin over Del Oro.
Scarlett Lopez made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Lopez has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Lopez was also stellar in the batter's box, going 4-for-4 with two triples, three runs, and four RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jaslyn Chavez, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with three RBI, two runs, and a triple. Jimena Flores was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
North's loss dropped their record down to 10-16. As for South, their win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 14-10.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. North has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .515. However, it's not like South struggles in that department as they've averaged .526. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
North beat South 8-3 in their previous matchup back in May of 2023. The rematch might be a little tougher for North since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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