Tecumseh extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping their season record down to 4-12 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 9-8 heartbreaker at the hands of the Northwestern Warriors. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 26, 2018, but that streak is no more.
As for Northwestern, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-8. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since March 28th.
For Northwestern's part, the team relied heavily on Olivia Deane, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs. That's the most runs Deane has posted since back in April. Julia Shaw was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Tecumseh will host Urbana at 5:15 p.m. on Monday. The Arrows are facing the Hillclimbers at the right time seeing as the Hillclimbers are stuck on an 18-game losing streak. As for Northwestern, they will welcome Springfield at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Wildcats have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.87 runs per game on average), something the Warriors will no doubt try to take advantage of.
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