The Del Norte Knights will head out to challenge the Hope Christian Huskies at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Del Norte hasn't scored more than a single run for five games straight, a trend the team is eager to reverse.
Del Norte fell victim to West Mesa and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They lost 19-0 to the Mustangs.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Hope Christian and Highland meet (five straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Friday. The Huskies put the hurt on the Hornets with a sharp 22-3 victory. The result was nothing new for the Huskies, who have now won eight matches by six runs or more so far this season.
Hope Christian got a massive performance out of Ava Jimenez, who scored three runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Iliana Cordova, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base.
Hope Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .743. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their OBP total in three consecutive contests.
Hope Christian has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.8 runs over those games. As for Del Norte, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-17.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Del Norte hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .422. However, it's not like Hope Christian struggles in that department as they've averaged .435. 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 softball content.
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