Northmont dropped their record down to 8-6 on Thursday, which also ended the team's five-game streak of wins on the road dating back to last season. They lost 13-3 to the Tri-Village Patriots. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Patriots this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 6-1 on April 1st.
As for Tri-Village, they pushed their record up to 15-0 with the victory, which was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 9.2 runs this season.
For Tri-Village's part, Emma Greer made a big impact no matter where she played. She tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, Greer posted three strikeouts, the most she's had since back in March. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other pitching news, Elizabeth Poling looked comfortable as she tossed 3.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits.
Back at the plate, Emma Cantrell was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those three hits gave her a new career-high. Camryn Osborne was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Northmont will host Springboro at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Thunderbolts' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Panthers have averaged an impressive 7.2 runs per game this season. As for Tri-Village, they will welcome National Trail at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Blazers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 8.8 runs per game on average), something the Patriots will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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