Wasilla hasn't had much luck against Lathrop recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Warriors will welcome the Malemutes at 3:45 p.m. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Wasilla is coming in fresh off a high-stakes matchup with another one of Alaska's top teams: Colony, who was ranked second at the time (Wasilla was ranked tenth). The Warriors lost 8-0 to the Knights on Tuesday. The game marked the first time this year in which the Warriors were not able to get on the board.
Wasilla saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Becca Taysom, who went 1-for-2 with one triple. That triple was Taysom's first of the season.
Meanwhile, Lathrop was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They came up short against Service, falling 13-1.
Lathrop's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Wasilla, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-8-1.
Friday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Wasilla hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .327. However, it's not like Lathrop struggles in that department as they've averaged .315. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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