For the second straight game, North Eugene will face off against Churchill. The Highlanders are taking a road trip to face off against the Lancers at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. North Eugene is coming into the contest hot, having won their last seven games.
The home team had won the previous four meetings between North Eugene and Churchill, and North Eugene kept the tradition alive. The Highlanders walked away with a 5-1 win over the Lancers on Tuesday.
Anabel Acosta made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out seven over seven innings pitched. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up a single earned run in seven consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with three RBI and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ella Anderson, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and one triple. Another player making a difference was Alexa Stiles, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Churchill's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 14-6. As for North Eugene, their victory bumped their record up to 12-7.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. North Eugene has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .499. However, it's not like Churchill struggles in that department as they've averaged .507. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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