North can now show off six landslide victories after their most recent matchup on Wednesday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the West Vikings a 19-0 shutout. While fans of North might be used to big wins, the 19-run margin marked the team's biggest win yet this season.
Kaylee Simkins looked comfortable as she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (she also didn't allow any walks). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Bayleigh Wood was a standout: she scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Natalie De Leon, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
North's victory bumped their record up to 8-11. As for West, their loss was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-12.
North will have a chance to go back-to-back against West: the pair's next game is a rematch scheduled at 4:45 p.m. on Friday.
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