The Northview Vikings will challenge the Indio Rajahs at 3:15 p.m. on Saturday. Both teams are coming into the contest red-hot, with Northview sitting on five straight wins and Indio on three.
Northview is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Thursday. They had just enough and edged out Apple Valley 3-2. That's two games straight that the Vikings have won by just one run.
Clementina Duran spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one walk in six consecutive appearances.
Meanwhile, Indio posted their closest victory since March 20th on Thursday. They skirted past Chino 15-13.
Jaeda Diaz was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three runs, four RBI, and two doubles. Those two doubles gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Audra Higgins, who went 3-for-5 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Indio kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 20 hits. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their hit total in three consecutive games.
Northview's win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 20-8-1. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.33 runs across that stretch. As for Indio, their victory bumped their record up to 17-11.
Northview's speedy runners might be the difference in Saturday's matchup. The Vikings have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.9 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Indio, though, as they've been averaging only 1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Northview continue to outrun the ball? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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