For the second straight game, Alhambra will face off against North. The Lions will be playing in front of their home fans against the Mustangs at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Alhambra is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, Alhambra didn't have quite enough to beat North and fell 3-2. The Lions have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For North's part, Solis Coker spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on two hits and racked up eight Ks. Coker has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 12 consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, North's win was truly a team effort as four different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Atiana Rios, who scored a run while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
North hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Alhambra struck out nine times.
Alhambra's loss dropped their record down to 5-12. As for North, with the victory, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 9-12.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Alhambra hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .326. However, it's not like North struggles in that department as they've averaged .358. 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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