Northeast is 0-6 against Central since April of 2017 but things could change on Monday. The Vikings will square off against the Lancers at 3:15 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Northeast is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They were the clear victors by a 16-3 margin over Nueva Esperanza. The victory was nothing new for the Vikings as they're now sitting on seven straight.
Meanwhile, while Central put up plenty of runs on Thursday, the same can't be said for Tacony Academy Charter. The Lancers blew past the Lions 15-0. The Lancers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Abbey Michalak was a standout: she got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Nadia Matje, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one stolen base.
Central always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .731. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Northeast's record is now 8-5. As for Central, their record now sits at 6-3.
Northeast might still be hurting after the 14-5 defeat they got from Central when the teams last played back in March. Can the Vikings avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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