Northview Academy extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 3-4. They lost 8-0 to the Knoxville Central Bobcats. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Bobcats this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 17-2 last Tuesday.
As for Knoxville Central, they pushed their record up to 3-3 with the victory, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.1 runs over those games.
For Knoxville Central's part, not much got past Brylee Gibson, who gave up just four hits to keep Northview Academy off the board. Gibson has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Amiah Torra was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Those RBI marked the first that she has brought in this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Player #42, who went 1-for-3 with two runs and one stolen base.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Northview Academy will face off against Gatlinburg-Pittman at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Knoxville Central, they will square off against West at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Bobcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Rebels have averaged an impressive 6.1 runs per game this season.
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