The Nativity BVM Green Wave will challenge the Mahanoy Area Golden Bears at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Nativity BVM came into their game on Wednesday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They came up short against Shenandoah Valley, falling 17-4.
Anna Jansson and Macie Rushannon stepped up to the plate in a big way. Jansson went 2-for-3 with one triple and two RBI, while Rushannon scored a run and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. That triple was Jansson's first of the season.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 15 runs the game before, Mahanoy Area was a bit more limited in their match on Wednesday. They lost 16-1 to Tamaqua. The Golden Bears have struggled against the Blue Raiders recently, as the game was their eighth consecutive lost meeting.
Nativity BVM's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Mahanoy Area, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-4.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Nativity BVM has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .451. However, it's not like Mahanoy Area struggles in that department as they've averaged .448. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Nativity BVM suffered a grim 13-3 defeat to Mahanoy Area when the teams last played back in March. Will the Green Wave have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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