Northside extended their losing streak to seven on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 2-14 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker at the hands of the Hidden Valley Titans. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Titans this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 16-6 back in April.
As for Hidden Valley, the victory got them back to even at 6-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since April 6, 2024.
For Hidden Valley's part, ALEXIS MCFARLAND was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over seven innings pitched. MCFARLAND has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
MCFARLAND wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was BAILEY HALL, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Northside will venture away from home to take on Franklin County at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. The Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed 3.3 runs per game this season, so the Vikings' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Hidden Valley, they will head out to square off against Lord Botetourt at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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