Northmor had to endure a four-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They were the clear victor by a 14-7 margin over the Pleasant Spartans on Saturday. Northmor's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last four games.
Maddie Simpson was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Mahaila Strobel, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
On Pleasant's side, Nicole Robinson was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with two RBI. Another player making a difference was Katie Jordan, who scored a run while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Pleasant kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Northmor's victory ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 4-6. As for Pleasant, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-6.
Northmor will be playing at home against Danville at 5:15 p.m. on Monday. Both teams will come into the matchup having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes. As for Pleasant, they will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Cardington-Lincoln at 3:00 p.m. Cardington-Lincoln will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Pleasant surely won't give up without a fight.
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