Northridge can finally bid farewell to their three-game losing streak thanks to their game on Saturday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Elkhart Lions a 1-0 shutout. That's more bragging rights for Northridge, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
The result came thanks to Rachel Humbarger's shutout, as she gave up just seven hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Northridge's win was truly a team effort as two different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Willow Staley, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Northridge now has a winning record of 10-9. As for Elkhart, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 8-7.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Fort Wayne Northrop the next time they take the field. Elkhart will head out to face Fort Wayne Northrop at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, while Northridge will play them later in the day, at 10:00 a.m.
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