Woodstock North has not done well against Richmond-Burton recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Woodstock North Thunder skirted past the Richmond-Burton Rockets 4-3. That's more bragging rights for Woodstock North, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
For Richmond-Burton's part, Hailey Holtz was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over six innings while giving up four earned runs off seven hits. Holtz has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in ten consecutive pitching appearances. Holtz was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Holtz wasn't the only one making solid contact as one players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Ellie Smith, who went 1-for-2 with a triple.
Woodstock North's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-4. As for Richmond-Burton, their loss dropped their record down to 10-2.
Woodstock North will square off against Montini Catholic at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Richmond-Burton, they are on the road again in their first game on Saturday to play Hononegah at 9:00 a.m.
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