Northview had lost three straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 7-10 to make it four. They lost 10-1 to the Marshall Lions. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Knights have suffered since April 15th.
Northview saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Easton Thomas, who went 1-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
As for Marshall, they now have a winning record of 8-7. With that win, they brought their scoring average up to 6.3 runs per game.
On Marshall's side, they let Payton McGuire and Reed Ramey run wild. McGuire went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base, while Ramey went 3-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. McGuire is becoming a predictor of Marshall's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 4-1 (and 4-6 when he doesn't). Ben Harper was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Northview will take on South Putnam at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Marshall, they will challenge Terre Haute South Vigo at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Braves will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Lions surely won't give up without a fight.
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