For the second straight game, Northview will face off against Charter Oak. The Vikings will challenge the Chargers at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Northview has won three straight at home, while Charter Oak won four straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
Tuesday just wasn't the day for Northview's offense. They lost 6-0 to Charter Oak on Tuesday. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last six times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
For Charter Oak's part, the result came thanks to Leila Diebert's shutout, as she gave up just three hits and racked up eight Ks. Diebert has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Jayla Brown, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and two RBI.
Charter Oak hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in six consecutive games.
Charter Oak's victory bumped their record up to 11-0. As for Northview, their loss dropped their record down to 15-7-1.
Northview's speedy runners might be the difference in Thursday's contest. The Vikings have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Charter Oak, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Northview continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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