Lindbergh is 2-7 against Hazen since March of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Lindbergh Eagles will head out on the road to square off against the Hazen Highlanders at 3:00 p.m. Lindbergh is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 12.9 runs per game this season.
Lindbergh is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 23 runs on Friday, they were much more limited against Evergreen on Tuesday. They took a 5-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Wolverines.
Meanwhile, Hazen scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They put the hurt on Mercer Island with a sharp 23-9 win. Hazen might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won seven contests by seven runs or more this season.
Sofia Ayala Ayala-Cordova was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only two hits over four innings pitched. Ayala Ayala-cordova has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances. Ayala Ayala-cordova was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Hazen got a massive performance out of Keegan Castro, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with a home run, four runs, and three RBI. Another player making a difference was Kenzie Galliano, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with six RBI, two runs, and a stolen base.
Lindbergh's defeat dropped their record down to 7-7. As for Hazen, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-7.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Lindbergh has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .490. However, it's not like Hazen struggles in that department as they've averaged .479. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Lindbergh suffered a grim 17-3 defeat to Hazen in their previous meeting back in April of 2022. Can Lindbergh avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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