The Northside Patriots will square off against the Veterans Warhawks at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (Northside 3.2, Veterans 3.6) so any runs scored will be well earned.
Northside was handed a heart-breaking two-run defeat in their last matchup, but they sure didn't let that happen against Starr's Mill on Tuesday. The Patriots put the hurt on the Panthers with a sharp 9-3 victory. The Patriots might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 12 contests by six runs or more this season.
Wetherly Ridley was a major factor no matter where she played. She pitched seven innings while giving up three earned runs off five hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 18 consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with one home run, two RBI, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in August of 2024.
In other batting news, Sidne Malone was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one double. That's the most runs she has posted since back in September. Kassidy Anderson was another key player, going 2-for-5 with one home run and two runs.
Northside kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 16 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least 11 hits in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, after a string of four wins, Veterans' good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They fell just short of West Laurens by a score of 9-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Warhawks have suffered since October 24, 2024.
Northside has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups. That lines up perfectly with their 20-5 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Veterans, their defeat dropped their record down to 21-5.
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