Yorktown came tearing into Monday's match with 15 straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 9.7 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They had just enough and edged the Northeastern Knights out 6-4. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Yorktown also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
Caitlin Laferney spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on three hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in seven consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Alexis Fields was incredible, going 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and a double. The team also got some help courtesy of Brooklyn Bartle, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
On Northeastern's side, Emma Neeley made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Alexis Russell was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
Yorktown pushed their record up to 18-2 with that win, which was their eighth straight at home. As for Northeastern, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-6.
Yorktown will head out on the road to take on Pendleton Heights at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Pendleton Heights: 3.9, Yorktown: 2.7) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Northeastern, they will head out on the road to face off against Hagerstown at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hagerstown is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.2 runs per game this season.
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