Northridge won the last time they faced Mt. Gilead and things went their way on Thursday too. The Vikings had just enough and edged out the Indians 7-5. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Vikings.

Kash Reeves
05/22/25 vs Mt. Gilead | 4 |
05/07/25 vs Licking Heights | 3 |
05/09/25 vs Lakewood | 1 |
04/23/25 vs Watkins Memorial | 1 |
04/16/25 @ Granville | 1 |
Kash Reeves made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over 2.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs but no hits. Northridge is 3-1 when Reeves allows one or fewer earned runs, but 5-12 otherwise. Reeves was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Peyton McKenzie looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He also tossed two walks, which is notable because Northridge is 2-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 6-12 otherwise.
Back at the plate, Noah Mason was excellent, going 1-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. He is becoming a predictor of Northridge's success: when he posts at least two runs the team is 4-1 (and 4-12 when he doesn't). Brice Beaver was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Northridge hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Mt. Gilead struck out ten times.
Northridge's record now sits at 8-13. As for Mt. Gilead, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-19.
As of now, neither Northridge nor the Indians have any future games scheduled.
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