Softball Recap: Northview Knights vs. Cloverdale Clovers
Northview scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Cloverdale Clovers a 10-0 shutout. The victory was some much needed relief for Northview as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
MAGGIE KRAUSE made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. KRAUSE has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. KRAUSE was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, MIANAH THOMPSON was excellent, going 2-for-3 with four RBI and a double. Another player making a difference was ELLIE BOWMAN, who scored two runs while going 2-for-2.
Northview's win bumped their record up to 4-6. As for Cloverdale, they dropped their record down to 0-5 with that defeat, which was their 12th straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Northview will square off against Linton-Stockton at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Cloverdale, they will head out on the road to take on South Putnam at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. South Putnam's pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so Cloverdale's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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