Glenvar hit Northside with a eight-run first inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Vikings fell 10-7 to the Highlanders. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Vikings, who until this game were averaging 3.57 runs allowed.
Justin Tucker put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Tucker was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI.
Tucker wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Aries Oliver, who got on base in three of his four plate appearances with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Another was Brett Taylor, who went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two RBI.
Northside's defeat dropped their record down to 5-2. As for Glenvar, the win got them back to even at 3-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Northside will challenge William Byrd at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The contest will give the Vikings their first taste of in-conference action this season. As for Glenvar, they will take on James River at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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