It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Concord ultimately got the result they hoped for on Monday. They had just enough and edged the NorthWood Panthers out 2-1. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Concord.
Braedon Messenger was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over eight innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). Messenger was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Messenger wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Noah Norwood, who scored a run while going 1-for-3.
Concord now has a winning record of 4-3. As for NorthWood, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 4-3.
Concord will be playing in front of their home fans against Elkhart at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Elkhart is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season. As for NorthWood, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Northridge at 5:30 p.m. Northridge's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so NorthWood's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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