Northfield extended their losing streak to five on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 2-9 in the process. They lost 9-2 to the Whitko Wildcats. The Norsemen were not able to make up for their defeat to the Wildcats from their previous meeting back in May of 2024.
Northfield saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Bella Myers, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one run.
As for Whitko, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season. The result was nothing new for Whitko, who have now won seven contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
On Whitko's side, Addie Garr and Cassidy Skinner made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Garr didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, Skinner pitched three innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Garr has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances. At bat, Garr went 1-for-3 with one home run and two RBI, while Skinner went 3-for-4 with one triple, one run, and one RBI. That's the most hits Skinner has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Kaylee Adkins was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Another player making a difference was Sophie Keener, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
Looking ahead, Northfield will head out to challenge Bluffton at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Whitko, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Fort Wayne Wayne at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Generals have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 14.83 runs per game on average), something the Wildcats will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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