Johansen is 2-8 against Lathrop since April of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Johansen Vikings will face off against the Lathrop Spartans at 4:00 p.m. Lathrop took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Johansen, who comes in off a win.
Johansen made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Pacheco, but they still couldn't quite topple them. Johansen was the clear victors by an 18-8 margin over Pacheco on Wednesday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Vikings as it put an end to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season.
California Weed was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March of 2024. Another player making a difference was Daira Sosa, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
Johansen always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .698. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Pacheco only posted an OBP of .462.
Meanwhile, Lathrop entered their contest against Ceres on Wednesday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Lathrop lost 13-3 to Ceres. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Spartans have suffered since April 11, 2024.
Lathrop saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Maci De Costa, who scored a run while going 1-for-2. Kendall Stewart also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Lathrop's defeat dropped their record down to 4-3. As for Johansen, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.
Friday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Johansen has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .481. However, it's not like Lathrop struggles in that department as they've averaged .464. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Johansen suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Lathrop in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Can Johansen avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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