North Bay Haven Academy had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Rutherford Rams 6-5. The win was just what North Bay Haven Academy needed coming off of a 14-0 defeat in their prior game.
Lakota Johnson was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over four innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off one hit. Johnson has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. Johnson was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Johnson wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Tyler Simmons, who scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Rutherford's side, Connor Ward and Javier Gierbolini did some serious damage despite the final result: Ward scored a run while going 1-for-3, while Gierbolini scored a run and stole two bases while going 1-for-4.
North Bay Haven Academy's victory ended a six-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-10. As for Rutherford, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost seven of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-9 record this season.
North Bay Haven Academy will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Holmes County at 6:00 p.m. Holmes County's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so North Bay Haven Academy's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Rutherford, they will head out on the road to face off against Gadsden County at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Rutherford is facing Gadsden County at the right time seeing as Gadsden County is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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