Softball Recap: Northfield Nighthawks vs. Fairview Knights
Northfield was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They came up short against the Fairview Knights, falling 17-6.
Northfield saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kaitlynn Elizabeth Boyd, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. Boyd has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. Another player making a difference was Elizabeth Harrison, who went 2-for-2 with an RBI.
Even though they lost, Northfield lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've posted since back in August.
Northfield's loss dropped their record down to 5-16. As for Fairview, the win snapped their losing streak at six games and leaves them with a 6-16 record.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Northfield will venture away from home to challenge Rangeview at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Northfield is facing Rangeview at the right time seeing as Rangeview is stuck on a 20-game losing streak. As for Fairview, they will head out to take on Northglenn at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Fairview is no doubt hoping to put an end to an eight-game streak of away losses.
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