Norrix extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to seven on Thursday, dropping them down to 0-2. They lost 22-0 to the Portage Northern Huskies. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Huskies this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-0 on Thursday.
As for Portage Northern, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 5-2. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won four games by seven runs or more this season.
For Portage Northern's part, Kierra Simpkins was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Simpkins has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with one RBI.
In other batting news, Portage Northern got a massive performance out of Gabby Peterson, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. Peterson also put up a double, which was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Natalia Icaza-Mastache, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Coming up, Norrix will face off against Parchment at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Portage Northern, they didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 22-0 victory against Kalamazoo Central on the 9th.
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