The North Posey Vikings will head out on the road to face off against the Washington Hatchets at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. North Posey is coming into the match hot, having won their last ten games.
North Posey gave up the first runs on Wednesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They walked away with a 13-9 victory over Evansville Central.
Easton Luigs made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed 6.2 innings while giving up three earned (and six unearned) runs off eight hits. Luigs was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with a triple and a run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ethan Mansfield, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Caige Christie was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-5.
Meanwhile, Washington had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They had just enough and edged Princeton out 3-1.
Washington's win was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Olsen Kroeger, who scored a run while going 1-for-2.
North Posey pushed their record up to 15-2 with that victory, which was their third straight on the road. As for Washington, their record now sits at 7-12.
Washington's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: North Posey hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .320. It's a different story for Washington, though, as they've only averaged .252. Will they be able to contain North Posey's hitters?
North Posey took their win against Washington in their previous meeting back in May of 2023 by a conclusive 12-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for North Posey since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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