Northview Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Gatlinburg-Pittman Highlanders by a score of 9-7. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Northview Academy of the 4-3 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in March.
Baylee Stewart spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five earned (and four unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up six Ks.
On the hitting side, Abigail Doty was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Lexie Webber, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Northview Academy's defeat dropped their record down to 5-9. As for Gatlinburg-Pittman, their victory bumped their record up to 7-8.
Northview Academy will head out on the road to square off against Cocke County at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Cocke County is coming into the match with ten straight wins at home, so Northview Academy will have to stop a team with plenty of momentum. Gatlinburg-Pittman will take on Oneida at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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