It was a good run, but Northwest unfortunately witnessed the end of their three-game winning streak on Tuesday. They fell just short of the Tuscarawas Valley Trojans by a score of 4-2. Northwest was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Tuscarawas Valley apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2016.
Northwest got a good showing from Dayanaira Midcap, who didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Midcap has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Kelsi DeFrank and Caroline Metzger stepped up to the plate in a big way. DeFrank scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3, while Metzger went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
On Tuscarawas Valley's side, Brennen Reichman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits and racked up 14 Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Emma Rennicker, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Elliott Wallick, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Northwest now has a losing record at 7-8. As for Tuscarawas Valley, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-11.
Northwest will head out on the road to take on Fairless at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Northwest is facing Fairless at the right time seeing as Fairless is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Tuscarawas Valley, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Hiland at 5:00 p.m.
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