Denver North hasn't had much luck against Thomas Jefferson recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Denver North Vikings will stay at home for another game and welcome the Thomas Jefferson Spartans at 4:00 p.m. Denver North is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.2 runs per game this season.
Denver North will head into Tuesday's match out to bounce back: they came back down to earth on Tuesday after soaring to a 12-run contest in their last game. They fell just short of George Washington by a score of 10-8.
Michaloni Pittman made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of BreeAni Silva, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Meanwhile, Thomas Jefferson waltzed into their matchup on Saturday with four straight wins... but they left with five. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Bluedevils a 4-0 shutout.
Eva Miller-Sanchez was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 12 consecutive pitching appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
Miller-Sanchez wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ariana Winn, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Denver North's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-10. As for Thomas Jefferson, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight games, which provided a massive bump to their 10-6 record this season.
Tuesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Denver North has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of 0. However, it's not like Thomas Jefferson 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.
Denver North came up short against Thomas Jefferson in their previous matchup two weeks ago, falling 7-3. Will Denver North have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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