Northmont lost against Springfield on Monday, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Thunderbolts might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 7-5 to the Wildcats, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. Give some credit to the fans of both teams: the last four times they've met, the home team has come away the winner.
Drake Sauber was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he gave up only zero earned runs, the fewest he's had since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Austin Welch made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases and two runs. Another player making a difference was Aidan Pendleton, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases and one run.
Northmont has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost seven of their last eight matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-8-1 record this season. As for Springfield, they pushed their record up to 5-6-1 with the victory, which was their third straight at home.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Northmont will take on Springboro at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Panthers' pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so the Thunderbolts' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Springfield, they will challenge Trotwood-Madison at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Rams have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13 runs per game on average), something the Wildcats will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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