Hardin Northern's game on Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Elgin Comets 11-9. This was payback for the Polar Bears, who suffered a 10-2 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Kailtyn Whitaker
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Kailtyn Whitaker was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two triples and three runs. Those two triples gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Addy Bacon, who got on base in two of her five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Hardin Northern kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in eight consecutive matchups.
Hardin Northern has been performing well recently as they've won nine of their last 12 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 16-6 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Elgin, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-15.
Coming up, Hardin Northern will venture away from home to take on McComb at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Polar Bears are facing the Panthers at the right time seeing as the Panthers are stuck on a five-game losing streak. Elgin does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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