The North East Indians will head out on the road to face off against the C. Milton Wright Mustangs at 3:30 p.m. on Monday.
North East fell victim to Bohemia Manor and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They lost 11-0 to the Eagles. The Indians have struggled against the Eagles recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.
Meanwhile, C. Milton Wright came tearing into Thursday's contest with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.2 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They came out on top against the Cobras by a score of 6-2.
Izzie Youngworth spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on eight hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up a single earned run in four consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Brooke Lusby, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Noelle Beavers was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one triple and two RBI.
C. Milton Wright's win was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-3. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.7 runs over those games. As for North East, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-4.
Monday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. North East hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .324. However, it's not like C. Milton Wright struggles in that department as they've averaged .379. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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