Thomas Jefferson typically has all the answers at home, but on Saturday Northfield proved too difficult a challenge. They skirted past the Thomas Jefferson Spartans 3-1. Winning may never get old, but Northfield sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
Elliot Kurpecky spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered one run (which was unearned) on four hits and racked up ten Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Northfield saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ryder Wicks, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Thomas Jefferson's side, they also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and he was also dialed-in: Max Feierstein gave up just two earned (and one unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up eight Ks.
Northfield is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 12-10 record this season. As for Thomas Jefferson, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 13-9.
Northfield will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against Fountain-Fort Carson at 4:00 p.m. Northfield is facing Fountain-Fort Carson at the right time seeing as Fountain-Fort Carson is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Thomas Jefferson, they will head out on the road to face off against Elizabeth at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Thomas Jefferson's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Elizabeth's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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