DeMotte Christian had lost three straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 4-7 to make it four. They lost 16-9 to the North White Vikings. The Knights were not able to make up for their loss to the Vikings from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
Allie Myers was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Abby McCarty was another key player, going 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
As for North White, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a massive bump to their 12-10 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.8 runs over those games.
On North White's side, Kaylyn Applegate made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She pitched 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Applegate has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going 3-for-5 with three stolen bases, four runs, and one double. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Adriann Conn was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three stolen bases, and six RBI. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Abigail Tribbett, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. DeMotte Christian will square off against Whiting at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Oilers have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 9.88 runs per game on average), something the Knights will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for North White, they will face off against Rensselaer Central at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Vikings' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bombers have averaged an impressive 8.6 runs per game this season.
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