Concord has not done well against Northridge recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Monday. The Concord Minutemen never let the Northridge Raiders onto the board and left with a 1-0 victory. That's more bragging rights for Concord, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Not much got past Braedon Messenger, who gave up just four hits and racked up six Ks to keep Northridge off the board. Messenger has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Concord saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was John Borowiec, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
Concord has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 14-6 record this season. As for Northridge, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-11.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Concord will challenge Mishawaka at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Northridge, they will head out on the road to take on Wawasee at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Northridge is facing Wawasee at the right time seeing as Wawasee is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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