Northside had already won 22 in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9 runs) and they went ahead and made it 23 on Tuesday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 win over the Central Lions. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Patriots have posted since August 24th.
Abby Lovell spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on three hits and racked up 17 Ks. That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in August.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Laci Martinez, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Loreal Byrd, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Northside's win was their eighth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 26-2. As for Central, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-11 record this season.
Northside does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Central, a feisty cat fight will be fought when Lions faces off against Villa Rica at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. They are strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.5 runs per game this season.
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