Northmont is 0-10 against Springboro since May of 2018 but things could change on Thursday. The Thunderbolts will welcome the Panthers at 5:00 p.m. Northmont will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
While Northmont's victory against Fairmont wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Thunderbolts had just enough and edged out the Firebirds 5-4 on Wednesday. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Thunderbolts have posted against the Firebirds since April 7, 2021.
Brady Lupton
| 04/30/25 @ Fairmont | 3 |
| 04/28/25 vs Fairmont | 1 |
| 04/26/25 @ Fairfield | 1 |
| 04/23/25 @ Springboro | 2 |
| 04/21/25 @ Springfield | 1 |
| + 12 more games |
Brady Lupton and Aidan Pendleton did most of the damage at the plate: Lupton went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI, while Pendleton went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That's the most hits Lupton has posted since back in May of 2024.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Springboro, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Monday. They came out on top against Beavercreek by a score of 7-4 on Wednesday.
Blake Patterson made a big impact no matter where he played. He tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one hit in four consecutive appearances. He was even better at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That triple was his first of the season.
In other pitching news, Dylan Preston looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances.
Patterson wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Micah Brandon, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI. Another was Drew Davis, who went 1-for-2 with two runs and one RBI.
Springboro's victory bumped their record up to 10-7. As for Northmont, their win bumped their record up to 6-9-1.
Northmont came up short against Springboro when the teams last played last Wednesday, falling 7-3. Will the Thunderbolts have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
