Lewis & Clark hasn't had much luck against Ferris recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Tigers will challenge the Saxons at 4:00 p.m. Lewis & Clark has given up an average of 13.2 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Lewis & Clark is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 18 runs on Tuesday, they were much more limited against Mt. Spokane on Thursday. They lost 20-2 to the Wildcats.
Brooke Capaul was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run. That home run was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Isabella Heister, who went 1-for-2 with one home run.
Meanwhile, Ferris hadn't done well against Central Valley recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Saxons blew past the Bears 16-6. Considering the Saxons have won five matches by more than nine runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Tori Norling was incredible, firing off two home runs and five RBI while going 3-for-3. Those five RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jadyn Hatchitt, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run.
Lewis & Clark's defeat dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Ferris, their record now sits at 5-8.
Friday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Lewis & Clark hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .314. However, it's not like Ferris struggles in that department as they've averaged .377. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Lewis & Clark suffered a grim 14-1 defeat to Ferris in their previous meeting back in March. Can the Tigers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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