Rochester hasn't had much luck against Northgate recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Rochester Rams will head out to face off against the Northgate Flames at 4:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
While Rams fans will have to keep waiting for their team to come home, they shouldn't be too worried about the road trip considering the result of Thursday's season opener. They were the clear victor by a 22-7 margin over Freedom Area on Thursday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Rams as it put an end to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Northgate not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since April 22, 2024. They put the hurt on Carlynton with a sharp 15-4 victory. The Flames' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Johna Abramowicz was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over five innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off six hits. Abramowicz was even better at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, Northgate got a massive performance out of Bayleigh Hooper, who scored three runs while going 4-for-4. Those runs were Hooper's first of the season. The team also got some help courtesy of Michaela DeFlorimonte, who scored four runs and stole Two bases. while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Northgate always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .686. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Rochester came up short against Northgate in their previous meeting back in April of 2024, falling 15-11. Can Rochester avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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