For the second straight game, Northridge will face off against Woods Cross. The Knights will head out on the road to take on the Wildcats at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Northridge has given up an average of 7.3 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Things were looking good for Northridge after they put the first run on the board on Wednesday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They took a 16-11 hit to the loss column at the hands of Woods Cross. The defeat continues a trend for the Knights in their meetings with the Wildcats: they've now lost nine in a row.
For Woods Cross' part, the team relied heavily on Beau Blackwell, who went 3-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. The Wildcats are undefeated when Blackwell posts two or more runs, but 7-9 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Kason Lythgoe, who went 1-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Woods Cross kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive games.
Woods Cross is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-9 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Northridge, their loss dropped their record down to 14-8.
Friday's match will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Northridge hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .334. However, it's not like Woods Cross struggles in that department as they've averaged .326. 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 baseball content.
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