Bel Air is 0-6 against Americas since March of 2015 but things could change on Friday. The Highlanders will be playing at home against the Trail Blazers at 6:30 p.m. Bel Air has given up an average of 14.4 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Bel Air is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Wednesday. They lost 19-8 to El Dorado.
Riley Garner was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs while going 2-for-4. Anabella Villagrana was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
Meanwhile, Americas waltzed into their match on Monday with six straight wins... but they left with seven. They put the hurt on the Aztecs with a sharp 9-3 win. The Trail Blazers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 14 games by six runs or more this season.
Zoe O'Hara made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off four hits. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with three doubles and two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in February.
In other batting news, Anaiz Carrillo was excellent, going a perfect 1-for-1 with one home run. Another player making a difference was Isabelle Garcia, who went 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run.
Americas pushed their record up to 17-13 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. Those home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.7 runs on average over those games. As for Bel Air, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-24.
Bel Air suffered a grim 17-2 defeat to Americas in their previous matchup back in March. Will the Highlanders 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.
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