After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Northeast Lauderdale brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They were the clear victor by a 13-2 margin over the Morton Panthers. The victory was just what Northeast Lauderdale needed coming off of a 20-2 defeat in their prior match.
Northeast Lauderdale let Makayla Morgan and Caden White loose on the outfield. Morgan scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3, while White went 2-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and a triple. Another player making a difference was Kennedi Powe, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
The win got Northeast Lauderdale back to even at 9-9. As for Morton, their loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 11-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Northeast Lauderdale will square off against Leake Central at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Northeast Lauderdale is facing Leake Central at the right time seeing as Leake Central is stuck on a 14-game losing streak. As for Morton, they will head out on the road to challenge Mendenhall at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Mendenhall is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
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