West Noble extended their losing streak to 13 on Friday, dropping their season record down to 2-15 in the process. They lost 21-0 to the East Noble Knights. If the Chargers were looking for revenge after losing 12-2 to the Knights when the teams met back in May of 2023, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for East Noble, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-6-1 record this season. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 12 matchups by seven runs or more this season.
For East Noble's part, Paige Griggs made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. That's the most strikeouts Griggs has posted since back in May of 2024. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with three RBI and one run. She has been hot recently, having posted three or more RBI the last three times she's played.
In other batting news, East Noble let Bri Bortner and Aubrey Helmkamp run wild. Bortner got on base in all five of her plate appearances with four stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI, while Helmkamp went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs, two stolen bases, and one RBI. Those four stolen bases gave Bortner a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Shaye Ritchie, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. West Noble will welcome Fremont at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for East Noble, they will challenge Bellmont at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Knights will need to watch out since the Braves have now posted at least ten runs in their last four games.
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