The Amundsen Vikings will be playing at home against the Jones Eagles at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Amundsen is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.5 runs per game this season.
On Thursday, Amundsen sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 6-5 win over Northside. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Amundsen.
Cassidy Carter made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off three hits. Carter was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases.
In other pitching news, Maeve Oliver looked comfortable as she pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
Back at the plate, Devin Horrow was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-4. Kate Frey was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Jones lost 16-3 to Niles West last Wednesday. Jones has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Jones saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jamilette Hernandez, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Amundsen has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 22-9 record this season. As for Jones, their loss dropped their record down to 8-14.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Amundsen has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 6 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Jones struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.4. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Amundsen took their victory against Jones when the teams last played two weeks ago by a conclusive 18-1. Does Amundsen have another victory up their sleeve, or will Jones turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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