The Redbank Valley Bulldogs will take on the Johnsonburg Rams at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Redbank Valley is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
Redbank Valley's pitching crew heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Wednesday. They blew past East Forest/West Forest 11-0. The Bulldogs haven't had any issues with the Fires recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
East Forest/West Forest's batters probably weren't too happy with Mackenzie Foringer, who pitched a no hitter and racked up ten Ks (she gave up zero walks). Foringer has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Redbank Valley let Alara Altobelli and Quinn White run wild. Altobelli went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one double, and one RBI, while White went 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That's the most hits Altobelli has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Summer Bish, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI and one run.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 23 runs the game before, Johnsonburg was a bit more limited in their contest on Wednesday. They fell 5-1 to DuBois Central Catholic.
Johnsonburg has also been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season. As for Redbank Valley, their victory bumped their record up to 9-6.
Friday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Redbank Valley hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .346. However, it's not like Johnsonburg struggles in that department as they've averaged .345. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Redbank Valley's way against Johnsonburg in their previous matchup back in May of 2024, as Redbank Valley made off with a 10-0 win. Will the Bulldogs repeat their success, or do the Rams have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
