Churchill is 1-8 against Clark since February of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Thursday. The Churchill Chargers will look to defend their home field against the Clark Cougars at 7:00 p.m. Clark took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Churchill, who comes in off a win.
Churchill scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They blew past Brandeis 22-5. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Churchill.
Nia De Luna was incredible, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with a home run, four runs, and a double. Another player making a difference was Destiney Escobedo, who went 2-for-3 with five RBI and two runs.
While Clark couldn't quite beat Johnson on Saturday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the seven-point loss they were dealt on Tuesday. Clark fell just short of Johnson by a score of 9-7. It was the first time this season that Clark let down their fans at home.
Heaven Villarreal made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Soncia Hughes was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2.
Churchill's victory bumped their record up to 6-17. As for Clark, their defeat ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 13-9-1.
Thursday's match will be a test for both team's pitchers. Churchill hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .324. However, it's not like Clark struggles in that department as they've averaged .373. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Churchill suffered a grim 14-0 defeat to Clark when the teams last played back in March. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Clark's Addison Castillega, who didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over four innings pitched. Now that Churchill knows the damage she can cause, will they be able to stop her this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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