Concord is 1-9 against Northridge since May of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Minutemen will host the Raiders at 5:30 p.m. Concord is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
Northridge will face off against a team with plenty of momentum: Concord extended their winning streak to three on Saturday. The Minutemen walked away with an 8-4 victory over Lakeland.
Allison Ralston spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on eight hits.
Laela Moore
| 05/10/25 vs Lakeland | 4 |
| 05/03/25 vs Elkhart Christian Academy | 3 |
| 05/02/25 vs Warsaw | 3 |
| 04/15/25 @ Glenn | 3 |
| 05/03/25 vs Elkhart Christian Academy | 2 |
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Laela Moore, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Cheyenne Collins, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs.
Concord hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least five batters in five consecutive matchups.
Meanwhile, Northridge came up short against Fort Wayne Northrop on Saturday and fell 10-5. The Raiders have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Mia Branam made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with three runs and one stolen base.
Northridge's loss dropped their record down to 10-7. As for Concord, their win bumped their record up to 11-7.
Monday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Concord hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .315. However, it's not like Northridge struggles in that department as they've averaged .346. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Concord might still be hurting after the 15-2 defeat they got from Northridge in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Will the Minutemen have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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