Northview Academy had to endure a five-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Pigeon Forge Tigers a 15-0 shutout on Monday. That's more bragging rights for Northview Academy, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Baylee Stewart made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Stewart was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all three of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Abigail Doty was a standout: she scored two runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Shelby Gibbons, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 2-for-2.
Northview Academy's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-10. As for Pigeon Forge, they dropped their record down to 2-12 with that loss, which was their third straight on the road.
Northview Academy will be playing in front of their home fans against Fulton at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Northview Academy is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season. As for Pigeon Forge, they will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Gatlinburg-Pittman at 6:00 p.m.
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