James Lick hasn't had much luck against Hill recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Comets will look to defend their home field against the Falcons at 4:00 p.m. James Lick has given up an average of 15.8 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Gunderson hit James Lick with a ten-run sixth inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Comets came up short against the Grizzlies, falling 16-2.
James Lick saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alison Soreque, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI and one double.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Hill). They blew past Yerba Buena 25-15 on Wednesday. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last six times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
The team relied heavily on Annaliyah Felix, who went a perfect 5-for-5 with seven RBI, four runs, and one triple. The team also got some help courtesy of Liliana Panuco, who got on base in five of her six plate appearances with three runs, one double, and one RBI.
Hill always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .680. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
James Lick's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Hill, the win snapped their losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 3-6 record.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. James Lick has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .540. However, it's not like Hill struggles in that department as they've averaged .541. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
