Northeast is 0-3 against Kirkwood since April of 2024 but things could change on Thursday. The Eagles will venture away from home to square off against the Cobras at 5:30 p.m. Northeast has given up an average of 12.2 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Northeast is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their eighth straight game on Tuesday. They lost 16-0 to Rossview.
Meanwhile, Kirkwood came tearing into last Monday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They put the hurt on the Vikings with a sharp 17-5 win. The Cobras' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Kiara Conley and Sophia Lucas did most of the damage at the plate: Conley went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI, while Lucas went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. The team also got some help courtesy of KayLee Carnall, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Kirkwood always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .588. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Northwest only posted an OBP of .360.
Kirkwood's victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-3. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.8 runs over those games. As for Northeast, their loss dropped their record down to 4-9.
Northeast suffered a grim 16-1 defeat to Kirkwood in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Can the Eagles avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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