NorthWood was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 12-7 to the West Noble Chargers. Even though they lost, NorthWood's still made a splash at the plate and bumped their average scoring up to 6.2 runs per game (they're now ranked -1th in scoring overall).
Chloe Davis was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned run or hits (she also didn't allow any walks). Davis was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Victoria Vega was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 3-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. Payton Sears was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
On West Noble's side, Riley Krider spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up ten Ks.
At the plate, Izzy Beers was incredible, going 3-for-5 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Chloe Sprague, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
NorthWood's loss dropped their record down to 1-3. As for West Noble, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
NorthWood will be playing in front of their home fans against South Bend Adams at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. NorthWood has given up an average of 9.2 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for West Noble, they will be playing at home against Hamilton at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. West Noble has given up an average of 7 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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