Northfield won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Friday. They lost 11-4 to the Far Northeast W Warriors. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Northfield of the 10-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Northfield saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Nathan Castillo, who went 2-for-3 with an RBI.
On Far Northeast W's side, Daniel Esparza made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits (and only one walk). Esparza has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. Esparza was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Angel Gallegos, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Leobardo Tovar, who scored two runs while getting on base in two of his four plate appearances.
Northfield has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-10 record this season. As for Far Northeast W, their victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 11-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Northfield will take on Denver North at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Denver North's pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so Northfield's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Far Northeast W, they will be playing at home against Thomas Jefferson at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Far Northeast W is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.4 runs per game this season.
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