The Northfield Nighthawks will head out on the road to square off against the Westminster Wolves at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Northfield is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season.
After only one run in their last match, Northfield made sure to put some runs up on the board against Denver West on Tuesday. Everything went Northfield's way against Denver West as Northfield made off with a 30-0 victory. That looming 30-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Northfield yet this season.
Mason Brennan made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also only allowed one walk). Brennan was also big at the plate, going 1-for-1 with three RBI, a triple, and a run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jack Phiel, who went 2-for-2 with a home run, six RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Eli Jackson, who scored four runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances.
While Westminster's win against Overland wasn't quite the blowout they won the last time the pair played, they still came away the winners. Westminster had just enough and edged Overland out 4-2. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Westminster.
Diego Yanos spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on five hits.
At the plate, Adrian Moreno was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. He has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
Northfield now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Westminster, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 4-2.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Friday as both teams have some strikeout artists on the roster. Northfield has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.7 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like Westminster struggles in that department as they've been averaging 7. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Northfield took their win against Westminster in their previous meeting back in April of 2023 by a conclusive 17-7. The rematch might be a little tougher for Northfield since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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