NorthWood was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell 4-1 to the Culver Academies Eagles. The result was an unpleasant reminder to NorthWood of the 8-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
For Culver Academies' part, Ty Rakan was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit. Rakan has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Rakan was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
Rakan wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Jack Quigg, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
NorthWood's defeat dropped their record down to 10-8. As for Culver Academies, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 12-2.
NorthWood will look to defend their home field on Monday against Wawasee at 5:30 p.m. NorthWood is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Culver Academies, they will head out on the road to challenge Argos at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Culver Academies is facing Argos at the right time seeing as Argos is stuck on a 13-game losing streak.
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