Churchland is 8-2 against Norview since March of 2017, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Churchland Truckers will head out on the road to take on the Norview Pilots at 4:30 p.m. Churchland is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season.
Norview is hoping to do on Friday what Kecoughtan couldn't on Monday: put an end to Churchland's winning streak, which now stands at three games. Churchland won by a run and slipped past Kecoughtan 9-8.
Cameron Duke was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of AJ Boone, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Norview put the finishing touches on their fifth blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They put the hurt on Booker T. Washington with a sharp 16-2 win. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Norview.
Christopher Alcantara and Nyland Billups made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Alcantara pitched an inning while giving up just one earned run but no hits. Meanwhile, Billups pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. At the plate, Alcantara got on base in all four of his plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI, while Billups scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Malaki Littlejohn was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, three stolen bases, and three RBI. Donavon Fitzpatrick was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-1.
Churchland is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-4 record this season. As for Norview, their record is now 5-9.
Friday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Churchland hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .331. However, it's not like Norview struggles in that department as they've averaged .334. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Churchland beat Norview 10-7 when the teams last played back in April. The rematch might be a little tougher for Churchland since the team 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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