Payton College Prep was the 7-0 winner over Northside when they last played one another last Tuesday, but their luck changed this time around. The Payton College Prep Grizzlies took an 11-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Northside Mustangs on Saturday. Payton College Prep has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Lilia Tanabe made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Lyla Hamilton was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
Even though they lost, Payton College Prep was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .417. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Northside only posted a batting average of .241.
On Northside's side, Quinn Shanahan spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and four unearned) runs on 15 hits. Those seven innings set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Emily Wojdyla was incredible, scoring four runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Elizabeth Reynolds, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
Payton College Prep's defeat dropped their record down to 6-14. As for Northside, they are on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a massive bump to their 8-6-1 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Payton College Prep will take on Lake View at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. One thing working in Lake View's favor is that they have posted big run totals in their last five matchups. As for Northside, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Regina Dominican at 4:30 p.m. Regina Dominican will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Northside surely won't give up without a fight.
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