Northridge is on a five-game streak of home losses (dating back to last season), Roy a six-game streak of away losses (dating back to last season), but someone's luck is about to change. The Northridge Knights will take on the Roy Royals at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday. Northridge is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.5 runs per game this season.
Northridge gave up the first runs on Tuesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They came out on top against Woods Cross by a score of 14-4 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). Northridge's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Aubrey Solomon spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on six hits and racked up ten Ks.
At the plate, Northridge got a massive performance out of MaKaybree Nay, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-5. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaydence Chournos, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, a triple, and an RBI.
Meanwhile, Roy came up short against Viewmont on Tuesday and fell 13-9.
Quincy Johnson made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Kylee Weitzel, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Northridge's victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-6. As for Roy, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-11.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both team's pitchers. Northridge hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .388. However, it's not like Roy struggles in that department as they've averaged .352. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Northridge might still be hurting after the 18-6 loss they got from Roy in their previous meeting back in April of 2021. Can Northridge avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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