Sadly, Fort Wayne Northrop is still looking for their first win of the season after five matchups. They fell just short of the Columbia City Eagles by a score of 10-9 in their second game on Saturday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Fort Wayne Northrop of the 5-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Fort Wayne Northrop saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Brilee Day, who went 3-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Karlie Bruce, who scored a run while going 3-for-4.
Even though they lost, Fort Wayne Northrop kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
On Columbia City's side, Mylie Ward was excellent, scoring a run and stealing two bases while going 2-for-4.
Fort Wayne Northrop's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Columbia City, their win bumped their record up to 5-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Fort Wayne Northrop will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Carroll at 5:30 p.m. As for Columbia City, they will square off against Fort Wayne Snider at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Columbia City is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.3 runs per game this season.
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