Northridge is 1-9 against Lakewood since April of 2018 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Vikings will be playing in front of their home fans against the Lancers at 7:30 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Licking Heights hit Northridge with a seven-run third inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Vikings fell 10-7 to the Hornets. The Vikings have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Kade Matheson
| 05/07/25 vs Licking Heights | 1 |
| 04/19/25 vs Mt. Gilead | 0 |
| 04/14/25 vs Johnstown-Monroe | 2 |
Kade Matheson was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over five innings pitched. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Kash Reeves was cooking despite his team's loss, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run. Another player making a difference was Noah Mason, who went 1-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Johnstown-Monroe hit Lakewood with a four-run seventh inning on Thursday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Lancers came up short against the Johnnies, falling 9-2. Lancers fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Johnnies since on Thursday.
Northridge's loss dropped their record down to 6-11. As for Lakewood, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-5 record this season.
Northridge suffered a grim 10-2 defeat to Lakewood in their previous matchup back in April. Will the Vikings have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other baseball content.
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