Northview has been on the road for three straight, but on Thursday they'll finally head home. They will take on the Jay Royals at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Northview is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.3 runs per game this season.
In what's become a running theme this season, Northview gave their fans yet another huge win on Monday. They never let Baker onto the board and left with a 12-0 victory.
Jamison Gilman made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out six over five innings pitched. Gilman was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kylee Langham, who scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-2. Avery Stuckey was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
Meanwhile, Jay suffered a tough 12-2 defeat at the hands of T.R. Miller on Tuesday. Jay has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Jay saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brett Watson, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Northview is on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 13 games, which provided a nice bump to their 16-2 record this season. As for Jay, their loss dropped their record down to 10-7.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Northview has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .441. However, it's not like Jay struggles in that department as they've averaged .481. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Northview skirted past Jay 6-4 when the teams last played back in March. Does Northview have another victory up their sleeve, or will Jay turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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