Johansen lost against Lathrop back in March, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Vikings fell just short of the Spartans by a score of 18-16.
Ella Jackson was cooking despite her team's loss, going 1-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. That triple was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Alexis Duran, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her six plate appearances.
Johansen has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-12 record this season. As for Lathrop, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-6 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Johansen will welcome Central Valley at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Vikings' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Hawks have averaged an impressive 9.4 runs per game this season. As for Lathrop, they will host Livingston at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Wolves will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each matchup than the last.
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