Softball Recap: Northgate Vikings vs. Langston Hughes Panthers
While Northgate put up plenty of runs on Thursday, the same can't be said for Langston Hughes. The Northgate Vikings blew past the Langston Hughes Panthers 18-0. The result was nothing new for the Vikings, who have now won ten matches by nine runs or more so far this season.
Mackenzie Khaler was incredible, firing off two triples, three runs, and three runs while going 4-for-4. What's more, she also racked up four hits, the mostshe's had since back in August. Ella Grace Kramer was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Northgate always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .833. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Langston Hughes only posted an OBP of .000.
Northgate is on a roll lately: they've won 13 of their last 15 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 17-4 record this season. As for Langston Hughes, their loss dropped their record down to 5-11.
Northgate will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Pike County at 7:00 p.m. As for Langston Hughes, they are taking a road trip to face off against Dutchtown at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Langston Hughes is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses.
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