Grace Davis hasn't had much luck against Central Valley recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Spartans will look to defend their home field against the Hawks at 1:30 p.m. Grace Davis will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
On Wednesday, Grace Davis got the win against Johansen by a conclusive 15-7.
Grace Davis let Liv S and Illiana C run wild. S went 3-for-4 with five RBI, two runs, and two doubles, while C scored three runs and stole three bases while going 3-for-3. Those three hits gave C a new career-high. Jaz M was another key player, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3.
Grace Davis always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .595. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Johansen only posted an OBP of .333.
Meanwhile, Central Valley fell victim to Ceres and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They lost 11-0 to the Bulldogs. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Central Valley has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-6 record this season. As for Grace Davis, their win bumped their record up to 4-7.
Friday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Grace Davis hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .358. However, it's not like Central Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .341. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Grace Davis might still be hurting after the 15-7 loss they got from Central Valley when the teams last played back in March of 2023. Will the Spartans have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
