Northview had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 6.5 runs), and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They won by a run and slipped past the Terre Haute South Vigo Braves 3-2. For Northview, this counts as revenge for the 9-6 loss Terre Haute South Vigo walked away with the last time they faced one another back in May of 2023.
MAGGIE KRAUSE made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 13 over seven innings pitched. KRAUSE has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in eight consecutive pitching appearances. KRAUSE was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI.
KRAUSE wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was JENNA THOMPSON, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI.
On Terre Haute South Vigo's side, Lexi Kinzer made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4.
Northview pushed their record up to 8-10 with that victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Terre Haute South Vigo, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 16-9 record this season.
Northview will square off against South Knox at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. South Knox will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Northview surely won't give up without a fight. As for Terre Haute South Vigo, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Linton-Stockton at 5:30 p.m.
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