Forest Hills Central is 0-4 against Forest Hills Eastern since May of 2016 but things could change on Wednesday. The Rangers will host the Hawks at 4:15 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Forest Hills Central's pitching crew heads into the matchup hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Monday. They blew past Kelloggsville 15-0. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Rangers.
Anna Tank was excellent, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Micah McClarty, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs and one RBI.
Forest Hills Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .682. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
While Forest Hills Eastern didn't have the best season last year (they finished 2-11), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They put the hurt on Ottawa Hills with a sharp 31-13 win on Tuesday. The Hawks' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Forest Hills Eastern got a massive performance out of McKenna Mead, who went 2-for-4 with four runs, five RBI, and one triple. Those four runs gave Mead a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Lyla Mead, who got on base in five of her six plate appearances with four runs, three RBI, and one double.
Forest Hills Eastern's victory was their fifth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 9-2. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 20.6 runs over those games. As for Forest Hills Central, their victory bumped their record up to 5-3.
Wednesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Forest Hills Central has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .549. However, it's not like Forest Hills Eastern struggles in that department as they've averaged .581. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Forest Hills Central might still be hurting after the 12-0 defeat they got from Forest Hills Eastern in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Will the Rangers 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.
