Northgate extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to eight on Wednesday, dropping them down to 0-7. They lost 14-2 to the Apollo Ridge Vikings. The Flames were not able to make up for their loss to the Vikings from their previous meeting back in April of 2025.
As for Apollo Ridge, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 4-3 record this season. That 12-run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
For Apollo Ridge's part, Mikaila Ditty was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out eight over four innings pitched. Ditty was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with one home run and three RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to RBI, as she's now brought in three or more in each of the last three games she's played.
In other batting news, Jocelyn Snyder and Sarah Niel did most of the damage at the plate: Snyder went 2-for-3 with four runs, one double, and one RBI, while Niel went 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Those four runs gave Snyder a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Kourtney Levesque, who got on base in both of her plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Northgate will square off against rival Springdale at 3:45 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Apollo Ridge is set to take on their familiar foe Brentwood at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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