Douglass hasn't had much luck against Northwest Classen recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Trojans will take on the Knights at 6:00 p.m. Douglass has given up an average of 10.6 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Douglass is headed into Friday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 18th straight game dating back to last season on Wednesday. They might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 12-0 to Mount St. Mary, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Northwest Classen). They blew past Capitol Hill 18-9 on Thursday. Considering the Knights' hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Sam McClure was incredible, going a perfect 5-for-5 with one home run, six RBI, and two stolen bases. He has become a key player for Northwest Classen: the team is 3-1 when he posts at least two stolen bases, but 6-11 otherwise. Jayden Mayfield was another key player, getting on base in three of his five plate appearances with three stolen bases, one run, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Northwest Classen kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 18 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Northwest Classen's victory ended an 11-game drought on the road and puts them at 9-12. As for Douglass, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-12.
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