Baseball Recap: Huntington North Vikings vs. Kokomo Wildkats
Huntington North came into Saturday's game having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They narrowly escaped with a win as the team sidled past the Kokomo Wildkats 10-9. This was a revenge match for Huntington North, as the team was forced to settle for an 8-7 loss when these two played on Saturday.
Nathan Bowman looked comfortable as he pitched an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Jase Gunn, who went 3-for-4 with four runs, a triple, and two RBI. Marcus Linker was another key contributor, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
On Kokomo's side, Jordyn Gillespie made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and got on base in three of his four plate appearances with a home run. Another player making a difference was Cameron Parks, who went 2-for-4 with a triple, a run, and an RBI.
Huntington North's victory bumped their record up to 3-9. As for Kokomo, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-8 record this season.
Huntington North will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Bellmont at 5:30 p.m. As for Kokomo, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Twin Lakes at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The last three games Kokomo has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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