Logansport scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Northwestern Tigers as the Logansport Berries made off with a 15-3 win. Considering Logansport has won eight contests by more than five runs this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Natalee Packard was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Packard has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Packard was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, Kellyn Cripe was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Bella Nicoles, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Northwestern's side, they saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bailey Marcus, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
The victory made it two in a row for Logansport and bumps their season record up to 18-5. As for Northwestern, they dropped their record down to 4-12 with that loss, which was their tenth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Logansport will face off against Benton Central at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Logansport is facing Benton Central at the right time seeing as Benton Central is stuck on a 15-game losing streak. As for Northwestern, they will head out on the road to challenge Twin Lakes at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Northwestern has given up an average of 11.1 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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