The Northmont Thunderbolts will face off against the Sidney Yellowjackets at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Northmont is coming into the contest hot, having won their last three games.
While Northmont's win against Fairmont wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Thunderbolts sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 5-4 victory over the Firebirds 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, Sidney came into Friday's matchup having lost five straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against Fairborn by a score of 7-4 on Friday.
Michael Frazier spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on seven hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Ethan New was incredible, getting on base in all four of his plate appearances with two doubles, one stolen base, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Zavier Perry, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Sidney was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .400. They are 2-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Northmont's victory bumped their record up to 6-9-1. As for Sidney, their win bumped their record up to 4-12.
Northmont's speedy runners might be the difference in Saturday's game. The Thunderbolts have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.8 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Sidney, though, as they've been averaging only 1.1 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Northmont continue to outrun the ball?
Northmont took their victory against Sidney when the teams last played back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 14-2 score. Will the Thunderbolts repeat their success, or do the Yellowjackets have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
