Northmont is 2-8 against Miamisburg since May of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Thunderbolts will host the Vikings at 5:00 p.m. Northmont will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
While Northmont's win against Fairmont wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Thunderbolts won by a run and slipped past the Firebirds 5-4. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Thunderbolts have posted against the Firebirds since April 7, 2021.
Brady Lupton
| 04/30/25 @ Fairmont | 3 |
| 04/28/25 vs Fairmont | 1 |
| 04/26/25 @ Fairfield | 1 |
| 04/23/25 @ Springboro | 2 |
| 04/21/25 @ Springfield | 1 |
| + 12 more games |
Northmont let Brady Lupton and Aidan Pendleton run wild. Lupton went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI, while Pendleton went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That's the most hits Lupton has posted since back in May of 2024.
Centerville hit Miamisburg with a four-run fifth inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Vikings lost 11-1 to the Elks. The Vikings have struggled against the Elks recently, as the game was their third consecutive lost meeting.
Miamisburg's defeat dropped their record down to 6-10. As for Northmont, their win bumped their record up to 6-9-1.
Northmont's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's game. The Thunderbolts have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Miamisburg, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Northmont continue to outrun the ball?
Northmont might still be hurting after the 9-3 loss they got from Miamisburg when the teams last played back in May of 2024. Will the Thunderbolts have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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