Two dominant players in Emjay Peck and Jiselle Frerichs are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Viewpoint Patriots will head out on the road to take on the Crossroads Roadrunners at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Viewpoint put the finishing touches on their third blowout victory of the season on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by an 11-1 margin over Archer School for Girls. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Viewpoint.
Peck was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 15 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and not a single walk). Peck has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season. Peck was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a home run, two runs, and a triple.
In other batting news, Viewpoint let Alora Glass and Carly Nelson loose on the outfield. Glass went 3-for-3 with a home run, five RBI, and two runs, while Nelson went 3-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a triple. Anniston Aragon was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with two runs and a triple.
Meanwhile, Crossroads never let their opponents score on Tuesday. They blew past Brentwood School 14-0. The win was just what Crossroads needed coming off of an 11-4 defeat in their prior game.
Viewpoint's record now sits at 7-2-1. As for Crossroads, their record is now 4-2.
Viewpoint took their victory against Crossroads in their previous matchup back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 11-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for Viewpoint since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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