McDonough hasn't had much luck against Northern recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Rams will be playing at home against the Patriots at 4:30 p.m. McDonough has given up an average of 10.8 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
McDonough fell victim to Leonardtown and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They lost 22-0 to the Raiders. The Rams' loss continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Meanwhile, Northern made easy work of Lackey on Friday and carried off a 17-1 victory. Considering the Patriots have won four matchups by more than eight runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Avery Russell was a standout: she went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Brooke MacAulay, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Northern always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .735. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
The win made it two in a row for Northern and bumps their season record up to 4-2. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 19.5 runs over those games. As for McDonough, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.
McDonough suffered a grim 11-1 defeat to Northern when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will the Rams have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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