For the second straight game, Lago Vista will face off against Devine. The Vikings will be playing at home against the Warhorses at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Lago Vista has won 11 straight at home, while Devine won nine straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
Lago Vista heads in on the heels of a playoff matchup on Thursday. They came up short against Devine, falling 15-0. The Vikings' defeat signaled the end of their 16-game winning streak.
For Devine's part, they let Kenny Cruz and Yaya Rodriguez run wild. Cruz got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs, while Rodriguez went 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those three stolen bases gave Cruz a new career-high. Jaylynn Hernandez was another key player, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two RBI and one run.
Devine always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .567. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lago Vista only posted an OBP of .250.
Devine is on a roll lately: they've won ten of their last 11 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 25-5 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs over those games. As for Lago Vista, their loss dropped their record down to 18-10.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Friday as neither team is afraid to steal. Lago Vista has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Devine struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.6 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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