After four games on the road, NorthWood is heading back home. They will take on the Goshen RedHawks at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. NorthWood is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
Last Thursday, NorthWood beat Plymouth 12-8.
Connor Reed made a splash no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Reed was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-4. He is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as he's now stolen at least one in the last four games he's played.
In other batting news, Nate Dutkowski was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-5. Mason Bogan was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Goshen fell victim to Wawasee and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They lost 6-0 to the Warriors. The contest marked the first time this season in which Goshen was not able to get on the board.
NorthWood has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 9-4 record this season. As for Goshen, their loss dropped their record down to 5-8.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. NorthWood has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.9 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Goshen struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.3. The only question left is which team can snag more.
NorthWood came up short against Goshen in their previous meeting back in May of 2023, falling 7-3. Can NorthWood avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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