Northview not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since April 6th (when they won 10-0). They put the hurt on the Ross Little Giants with a sharp 12-2 win. The Wildcats haven't had any issues with the Little Giants recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Gavin Smith and Charlie Paulson made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Smith pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Paulson pitched 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Smith has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. At bat, Smith got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two stolen bases and two runs, while Paulson went 3-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and two doubles. That's the most runs Smith has posted since back in April.
Conner Draper
| 05/15/26 @ Ross | 3 |
| 04/21/26 @ Whitmer | 3 |
| 05/09/26 vs Steele | 2 |
| 05/08/26 vs Southview | 2 |
| 04/30/26 vs Maumee | 2 |
| + 6 more games |
In other batting news, Northview got a big performance out of Conner Draper, who went 2-for-4 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. Draper is becoming a predictor of the Wildcats' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 3-8 when he doesn't). Hayden Daleska was another key player, going 2-for-4 with three stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Northview always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .533. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Ross only posted an OBP of .192.
Northview's win bumped their record up to 12-8. As for Ross, their record is now 12-11.
Looking ahead, Northview is taking a road trip to square off against Perkins at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Ross, they will welcome Bowling Green at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Bobcats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.17 runs per game on average), something the Little Giants will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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