Northmont is 2-8 against Miamisburg since April of 2019 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Thunderbolts will be playing at home against the Vikings at 5:00 p.m. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
The home team had come away the winner the last four times Northmont and Fairmont had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Thunderbolts won by a run and slipped past the Firebirds 8-7. That's two games straight that the Thunderbolts have won by just one run.
Miamisburg came out on top against Centerville on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run second inning. The Vikings took their contest against the Elks 6-2. The game was the first time the Vikings have beaten the Elks on their field since April 12, 2023.
Rhianna Pigman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Lauren Smith, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Those two runs gave her a new career-high. Mikaela Holp was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Miamisburg has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-8 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games. As for Northmont, their win bumped their record up to 10-8.
Northmont couldn't quite finish off Miamisburg in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 and fell 7-5. Will the Thunderbolts have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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