Preview: Northfield Nighthawks vs. Denver East Angels
The Northfield Nighthawks will be playing at home against the Denver East Angels at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. Northfield is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.2 runs per game this season.
Northfield never got on the board in their matchup last Tuesday, but that sure wasn't the case in their game against Sand Creek on Wednesday. Everything went their way against the Scorpions as they made off with a 12-3 victory. That looming 12-3 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Northfield yet this season.
Adler Hickey and Jacob Lawson were a major factor while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Hickey struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. Meanwhile, Lawson pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. At the plate, Hickey went 2-for-3 with three RBI, while Lawson went 1-for-3 with three RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Peter Worth, who scored three runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Eli Jackson, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, sadly, Denver East is still looking for their first win of the season after four matches. They suffered a rough 11-1 loss at the hands of Denver South on Wednesday.
Denver East saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Elliott Brumbaugh, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and a run.
Northfield now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Denver East, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-4.
Northfield's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's contest. Northfield has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.2 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Denver East, though, as they've been averaging only 0.5 per game. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Northfield continue to outrun the ball?
Northfield suffered a grim 13-4 defeat to Denver East when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Will Northfield have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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