Harrison is on a 14-game streak of home wins (dating back to last season), while West Lafayette is on a five-game streak of away wins: one of those streaks is about to end. The Harrison Raiders will take on the West Lafayette Red Devils at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Harrison is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
On Saturday, it was close, but Harrison sidestepped Leo for a 3-2 victory.
Rylan Gick looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Ava Mobley was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two RBI, and a double.
West Lafayette lost 15-3 to Hamilton Heights on Saturday.
West Lafayette saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bree Johnson, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI.
Harrison's win bumped their record up to 13-2. As for West Lafayette, their loss dropped their record down to 13-4.
Monday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Harrison has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .432. However, it's not like West Lafayette struggles in that department as they've averaged .466. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Harrison's way against West Lafayette in their previous matchup back in May of 2023 as Harrison made off with a 14-1 victory. Does Harrison have another victory up their sleeve, or will West Lafayette turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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