For the second straight game, North will face off against South. The Stars will challenge the Spartans at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. North is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.9 runs per game this season.
It was a classic North v. South duel when North took on South on Tuesday. The Stars came up short against the Spartans, falling 13-3. The defeat continues a trend for the Stars in their meetings with the Spartans: they've now lost four in a row.
For South's part, the team relied heavily on Kloie Wetmore, who went 2-for-5 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. London Terrance was another key player, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: South kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in 12 consecutive matchups.
South has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 11 of their last 12 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-8 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.8 runs on average over those games. As for North, their loss dropped their record down to 16-9.
Thursday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. North has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .568. However, it's not like South struggles in that department as they've averaged .548. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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