Nativity BVM hasn't had much luck against Tri-Valley recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Green Wave will face off against the Bulldogs at 6:30 p.m. Nativity BVM has given up an average of 15.6 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Nativity BVM is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 20 runs on Saturday, they were much more limited against Marian Catholic on Saturday. They lost 19-2 to Marian Catholic.
Nativity BVM saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Addisan Ricard, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Tri-Valley fell victim to Pine Grove and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Cardinals. The Bulldogs' loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Tri-Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 16-6. As for Nativity BVM, their loss dropped their record down to 4-17.
Friday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Nativity BVM has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .489. However, it's not like Tri-Valley struggles in that department as they've averaged .462. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Nativity BVM suffered a grim 22-2 defeat to Tri-Valley in their previous meeting back in April. Can the Green Wave avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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