Baseball Recap: Northmor Sets Scoring Season-High Against Elgin

Golden Knights

Team Score (Highest)

05/08/26 @ Elgin	18
04/06/26 vs Whetstone	13
05/07/26 @ Fredericktown	11
04/11/26 vs Mapleton	11
04/21/26 @ Mt. Gilead	10

Northmor extended their winning streak to three on Friday, bumping them up to 14-5. They blew past the Elgin Comets 18-9. The Golden Knights' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

As for Elgin, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-10 record this season. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 10, 2018, but that streak is no more.

For Elgin's part, Jacob Walker made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and got on base in all five of his plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base. Walker is becoming a predictor of the Comets' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 2-1 (and 7-9 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Cooper Lykins, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run.

Looking ahead, Northmor will look to defend their home field on Saturday against South Central at 11:00 a.m. As for Elgin, they will venture away from home to face off against Upper Sandusky at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Rams' pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so the Comets' hitters will have their work cut out for them.