The Johnsonburg Rams are taking a road trip to take on the Redbank Valley Bulldogs at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Johnsonburg is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
Johnsonburg is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 23 runs on Tuesday, they were much more limited against DuBois Central Catholic on Wednesday. They fell 5-1 to the Cardinals.
Meanwhile, after only one run in their last game, Redbank Valley made sure to put some runs up on the board against East Forest/West Forest on Wednesday. The Bulldogs never let the Fires get on the board and left with an 11-0 win. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Bulldogs' hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
East Forest/West Forest's batters probably weren't too happy with Mackenzie Foringer, who pitched a no hitter and racked up ten Ks (she gave up zero walks). Foringer has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Alara Altobelli and Quinn White did most of the damage at the plate: Altobelli went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one double, and one RBI, while White went 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI. That's the most hits Altobelli has posted since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Summer Bish, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI and one run.
Redbank Valley's victory bumped their record up to 9-6. As for Johnsonburg, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season.
Johnsonburg's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's match. The Rams have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Redbank Valley, though, as they've been averaging only 0.8 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Johnsonburg continue to outrun the ball?
Johnsonburg suffered a grim 10-0 defeat to Redbank Valley when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Can the Rams avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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