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| 05/15/25 - Home | 12-3 W |
| 04/24/24 - Home | 12-2 W |
| 05/05/18 - Away | 1-2 L |
| 05/05/18 - Away | 2-3 L |
| 04/19/17 - Home | 4-11 L |
| + 3 more games |
Northmor and Elgin are an even 4-4 against one another since March of 2016, but likely not for long. The Golden Knights will head out on the road to face off against the Comets at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
While Northmor's win against East Knox wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Golden Knights sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-5 victory over the Bulldogs on Thursday. The Golden Knights haven't had any issues with the Bulldogs recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive win against them.
Ava Walters spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Maleah Blevins was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two triples, four RBI, and one run. Those two triples gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Shelby Cooper, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four runs and two stolen bases.
Northmor was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .407. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Elgin let Ridgedale stack four runs on them in the fifth inning on Monday but luckily Elgin prevailed anyway. The Comets narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Rockets 8-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Comets have posted since April 9th.
Northmor's record now sits at 13-9. As for Elgin, their record is now 6-7.
Northmor got the 'W' in their previous matchup back in May of 2025 against Elgin by a conclusive 12-3 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Golden Knights since the team 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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