Northfield had lost eight straight on the road, but on Saturday they dropped their record down to 2-17 to make it nine. They lost 10-2 to the Manchester Squires. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Norsemen of the 8-5 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
Northfield saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bella Myers, who went 2-for-3 with one run.
As for Manchester, their victory bumped their record up to 13-14. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest win they have posted against Northfield since May 13, 2015.
On Manchester's side, Molly Schannep spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on ten hits. Schannep has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Hadley West was incredible, going 3-for-4 with three runs, three doubles, and one RBI. Those three doubles gave her a new career-high. Ava Sautter was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Northfield and Manchester are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Norsemen will face off against Daleville at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. Northfield's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Broncos have averaged an impressive 10.5 runs per game this season. As for Manchester, they will square off against Wabash at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Squires are facing the Apaches at the right time seeing as the Apaches are stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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