Northwestern was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They fell just short of the Fairview Tigers by a score of 4-3. Northwestern was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Fairview apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
For Fairview's part, Carissa Worline spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned runs on nine hits. Worline has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings every time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Jenna Szklenski was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Ellery Nornhold, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-2.
Northwestern's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Fairview, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-1.
Northwestern will be playing in front of their home fans against Seneca at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Fairview, they will head out on the road to challenge Harbor Creek at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Fairview is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7 runs per game this season.
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