Metro Tech is on a 14-game streak of home losses (dating back to last season), South Mountain a three-game streak of away losses, but someone's luck is about to change. The Metro Tech Knights will take on the South Mountain Jaguars at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Last Friday, Metro Tech fell victim to a tough 19-8 defeat at the hands of Independence.
Natalie Martinez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Angelica Gonzalez, who went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI, and a double.
Meanwhile, South Mountain suffered a rough 9-3 loss at the hands of Fairfax on Wednesday.
South Mountain saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jordyn Moreno, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3. Twyla Betoney was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Metro Tech's defeat dropped their record down to 0-15. As for South Mountain, their loss dropped their record down to 5-9-1.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Metro Tech hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .358. However, it's not like South Mountain struggles in that department as they've averaged .429. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Metro Tech might still be hurting after the 54-39 defeat they got from South Mountain in their previous matchup back in April of 2023. Can Metro Tech avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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