It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Northview can now relate to. They fell just short of the Anthony Wayne Generals by a score of 2-0 on Thursday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Wildcats have suffered against the Generals since April 14, 2023.
Nick Schantz was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed six innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Northview saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Carson Holmes, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base.
Northview's defeat dropped their record down to 15-12. As for Anthony Wayne, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 13 of their last 14 matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 21-4 record this season.
Northview will welcome Findlay at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Trojans' pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so the Wildcats' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Anthony Wayne, they will challenge Edgewood at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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