West Vigo has not done well against Northview recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The West Vigo Vikings skirted past the Northview Knights 12-10. For West Vigo, this counts as revenge for the 4-1 defeat Northview walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2023.
Jaleigh Lindley made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching an inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Lindley was also stellar in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, West Vigo let Briley Jones and Caprice McCalister loose on the outfield. Jones went 2-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI, while McCalister scored two runs while going 3-for-4. Parker Auten was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
On Northview's side, MIANAH THOMPSON and CHLOE BATCHELOR did some serious damage despite the final result: THOMPSON scored three runs while going 2-for-4, while BATCHELOR scored a run while going 2-for-3.
West Vigo has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 17-9 record this season. As for Northview, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 9-12.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. West Vigo is on the road again on Friday to play Clay City at 5:30 p.m. Clay City is coming into the matchup with seven straight wins at home, so West Vigo will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Northview, they will head out on the road to square off against South Putnam at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. South Putnam is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
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