Indians
| 04/13/26 vs Canton South | 6-4 |
| 04/09/26 @ Garfield | 24-0 |
| 04/08/26 @ Fairless | 11-10 |
| 04/06/26 vs Fairless | 11-0 |
Northwest took a six-run loss the last time they faced off against Canton South, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Indians narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Wildcats 6-4. The win was nothing new for the Indians as they're now sitting on four straight.
Ally Sharrer spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Lily Lyons, who fired off two home runs and four RBI while going 2-for-4. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Emilee Robertson, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones working in the home run department: Northwest lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
The victory got Northwest back to even at 5-5. As for Canton South, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.
Canton South will be playing in front of their home fans against Canton Central Catholic at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Northwest will be paying especially close attention to the Wildcats' matchup: after the Wildcats face off against the Crusaders, they'll take on Northwest again at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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