Softball Recap: Springboro Panthers vs. Northmont Thunderbolts
If Springboro was riding high off their 17-0 takedown of Springfield last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Springboro Panthers fell 6-3 to the Northmont Thunderbolts on Monday. Springboro was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Northmont apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Springboro got a good showing from Simone Nithiananthan, who pitched 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. Nithiananthan has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Addi Burdick and Jenna Long did some serious damage despite the final result: Burdick went 1-for-3 with a home run, while Long scored a run while going 3-for-3.
Springboro's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-6. As for Northmont, their victory bumped their record up to 8-6.
Springboro will be playing in front of their home fans against Troy at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Springboro's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Troy's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Northmont, they will head out on the road to face off against Springboro at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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