The Kerman Lions will square off against the Hanford West Huskies at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Kerman's pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so Hanford West's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Kerman was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last contest, but they sure didn't let that happen against Washington Union on Tuesday. The Lions blew past the Panthers 15-4. The Lions might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Meanwhile, Hanford West won against Reedley on Friday with six runs and they decided to stick to that run total again on Tuesday. The Huskies beat Selma by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 6-4. The victory was familiar territory for the Huskies, who have now won three games in a row.
Rylan Montoya spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on ten hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Emma Guzman was excellent, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and one triple.
Hanford West pushed their record up to 16-6 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.4 runs over those games. As for Kerman, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-6.
Kerman couldn't quite get it done against Hanford West when the teams last played back in April as they fell 9-6. Will the Lions have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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