The Moriah Vikings will face off against the North Warren Central Cougars at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Moriah has given up an average of 19.9 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Moriah is headed into Monday's game looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight games on Friday. They came up short against Saranac Lake, falling 19-4.
Izzy Slattery made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI and one double. That double was her first of the season.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when North Warren Central and Hartford Central meet (three straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Friday. The Cougars walked away with an 8-5 win over the Tanagers.
Mya Higgins spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Addison Swan, who went 3-for-4 with three RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was P Kennedy, who went 3-for-4 with two runs and one stolen base.
North Warren Central kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
North Warren Central's victory was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-9 and their overall record up to 2-12. As for Moriah, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-13.
Moriah might still be hurting after the 24-12 loss they got from North Warren Central in their previous meeting on Tuesday. Will the Vikings have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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