Northstar Christian Academy dropped their record down to 3-3 on Thursday, which also ended the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They came up short against the Aquinas Institute Little Irish, falling 6-0. Having soared to a lofty 18 runs in the game before, the Knights' shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
As for Aquinas Institute, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 5-3 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs over those games.
For Aquinas Institute's part, Kendall Buttles made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only two hits while striking out 15 over seven innings pitched. Buttles has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one double. That stolen base was her first of the season.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Delilah Rogers, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI and one stolen base. That stolen base marked the first that she has snagged this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Riley Madigan, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Northstar Christian Academy will head out to square off against Bishop Kearney at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Kings will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Knights surely won't give up without a fight. As for Aquinas Institute, they are taking a road trip to challenge Finney at 4:30 p.m. on Monday.
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