The Rangeview Raiders will challenge the Northfield Nighthawks at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Rangeview is no doubt hoping to put an end to a 14-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Rangeview came up short against Smoky Hill on Wednesday, falling 18-4.
Jazmyn Nunez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole two bases off of two hits. The team also got some help courtesy of Devyn Davenport, who got on base in three of her two plate appearances with two stolen bases, a double, and an RBI.
Even though they lost, Rangeview always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of 2.250. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a OBP of 2.250 or higher in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Northfield was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They came up short against George Washington, falling 16-4.
Neveah Martinez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
Rangeview's loss dropped their record down to 0-12. As for Northfield, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-8.
Thursday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Rangeview has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of 2. However, it's not like Northfield struggles in that department as they've averaged 0. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Rangeview couldn't quite finish off Northfield in their previous meeting back in August and fell 15-13. Can Rangeview avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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