Northwestern had lost four straight at home, but on Friday they dropped down to 8-15 to make it five. They fell 5-2 to the Rock Hill Bearcats. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Trojans couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for Rock Hill, their victory was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-10 and their overall record up to 6-15. The win was a breath of fresh air for they as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
For Rock Hill's part, Alyssa Thompson was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). Thompson has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI she has posted since April 1st.
Thompson wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Karamia Cunningham, who went 2-for-4 with two runs. Michaya Land was another, earning one run and three stolen bases.
Coming up, Northwestern is taking a road trip to square off against Lancaster at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Trojans' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bruins have averaged an impressive 8.9 runs per game this season. As for Rock Hill, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Catawba Ridge at 7:00 p.m. The Bearcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Copperheads have averaged an impressive 6.4 runs per game this season.
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