Northmont is 0-10 against Springboro since May of 2018 but things could change on Thursday. The Thunderbolts will host the Panthers at 5:00 p.m. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a four-game winning streak alive.
Northmont barely beat Wayne the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Thunderbolts blew past the Warriors 9-1 on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, while Springboro put up some runs on Wednesday, the same can't be said for Centerville. The Panthers were the clear victors by a 6-0 margin over the Elks. The Panthers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matches by six runs or more this season.
The result came thanks to Jacob Rhinehart's shutout, as he gave up just five hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Vince Fortkamp was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Ben Veletean, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI.
Northmont's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-9-1. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.7 runs over those games. As for Springboro, their victory bumped their record up to 13-7.
Northmont came up short against Springboro when the teams last played two weeks ago, falling 7-3. Will the Thunderbolts have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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