North White had lost four straight on the road, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 3-6 to make it five. They fell just short of the Westville Blackhawks by a score of 3-1. If the Vikings were looking for revenge after losing 14-1 to the Blackhawks when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
North White saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Melanie Crawford, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one RBI.
As for Westville, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1. The three-run effort marked their lowest-scoring game of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
On Westville's side, Kierstin Vargas spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up 11 Ks. Vargas has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. North White will venture away from home to challenge South Newton at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Westville, they will head out to square off against Kouts at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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