Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Northland). Everything went their way against the Columbus International Lions on Monday as they made off with a 25-4 win. The victory continues a trend for the Vikings in their matchups with the Lions: they've now won four in a row.
Jarrod Singleton Jr
| 04/14/25 @ Columbus International | 3 |
| 03/28/25 vs Columbus International | 3 |
| 04/07/25 vs Linden-McKinley | 2 |
| 04/11/25 vs Beechcroft | 1 |
Jarrod Singleton Jr was a standout: he scored three runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. He has become a key player for Northland: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two runs, but 1-3-1 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Jordan Singleton, who scored four runs and stole six bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
Northland was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .556. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Northland now has a winning record of 4-3-1. As for Columbus International, they dropped their record down to 2-8 with the defeat, which was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Northland will face off against East at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Tigers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 12.25 runs per game on average), something the Vikings will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Columbus International, they will take on Linden-McKinley at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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