The Elkhart Lions will challenge the Northridge Raiders at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Elkhart has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the matchup with three straight defeats, while Northridge will come in with three straight wins.
On Thursday, Elkhart didn't have quite enough to beat Penn and fell 2-1.
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Anna Knight spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Elkhart saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ava Walker, who went 2-for-4 with one RBI.
Meanwhile, while Northridge put up some runs on Friday, the same can't be said for NorthWood. The Raiders were the clear victors by a 10-0 margin over the Panthers. The result was nothing new for the Raiders, who have now won nine contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Rachel Humbarger was a standout: she got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024. Willow Staley was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI.
Northridge kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Elkhart's loss dropped their record down to 8-11. As for Northridge, their victory bumped their record up to 10-5.
Saturday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Elkhart hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .316. However, it's not like Northridge struggles in that department as they've averaged .353. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
