The Northlake Christian Wolverines will head out to challenge the Sumner Cowboys at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The teams are rolling into the game with opposing streaks: Northlake Christian has struggled recently with three defeats in a row, while Sumner will arrive with five straight victories.
Things were looking good for Northlake Christian after they put the first points on the board on Monday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They took a 9-4 hit to the loss column at the hands of Covington.
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Abigail Willie spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and seven unearned) runs on six hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Sam Raimondi was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. She also hit two doubles, marking her first of the season. Maitland Popham was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and two doubles.
Meanwhile, Sumner got themselves on the board against Franklinton on Saturday, but Franklinton never followed suit. They were the clear victor by a 12-0 margin over the Demons. The Cowboys might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten matchups by ten runs or more this season.
Sumner's win bumped their record up to 11-1. As for Northlake Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
Northlake Christian beat Sumner 3-0 when the teams last played back in March of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for Northlake Christian since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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