Forestview is 10-0 against Ashbrook since March of 2019, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Forestview Jaguars will be staying on the road to face off against the Ashbrook Greenwave at 6:00 p.m. One thing working in Forestview's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last four games.
Forestview put the finishing touches on their sixth blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Stuart W. Cramer with a sharp 18-4 victory. That's two games straight that Forestview has won by exactly 14 runs.
Olivia Hensley spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on six hits and racked up 15 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Forestview got a massive performance out of Blair Riley, who went 3-for-6 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. Riley hasn't dropped below three hits for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Lily Cabe, who went 3-for-5 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Meanwhile, Ashbrook came into Wednesday's matchup having lost seven straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They had just enough and edged Huss out 11-9. The high-scoring effort was just what Ashbrook needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Forestview's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-4. They've been dominating during the contests in that stretch too, as they've won by an average of 13.7 runs. As for Ashbrook, their victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-8.
Everything went Forestview's way against Ashbrook when the teams last played back in March as Forestview made off with a 15-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Forestview since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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