After two games on the road, Northview is heading back home. They will take on the Escambia Gators at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Expect the scorekeeper to be kept busy: if their previous games are any indication, the two teams will really light up the scoreboard.
Northview gave up the first runs last Tuesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They came out on top against Crestview by a score of 12-7.
The team relied heavily on Daviona Randolph, who scored two runs and stole two bases. The team also got some help courtesy of Avery Stuckey, who went 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
Meanwhile, in what's become a running theme this season, Escambia gave their fans yet another huge win on Thursday. Everything went their way against Destin as Escambia made off with a 16-1 victory. The win was just what Escambia needed coming off of an 11-1 loss in their prior contest.
Kaylee Parker was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits. Parker was also big at the plate, scoring three runs while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Halina Bell was excellent, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Northview pushed their record up to 12-1 with that victory, which was their sixth straight on the road. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.3 runs per game. As for Escambia, their win bumped their record up to 5-7.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Northview has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .458. However, it's not like Escambia struggles in that department as they've averaged .566. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Northview took their victory against Escambia in their previous matchup back in March by a conclusive 15-0. Does Northview have another victory up their sleeve, or will Escambia turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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