Northwood had lost 15 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 0-18 to make it 16. They lost 17-0 to the Patrick Henry Rebels. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Rebels this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-0 back in April.
As for Patrick Henry, they are on a roll lately: they've won 13 of their last 14 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-3 record this season. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.9 runs over those games.
For Patrick Henry's part, Trajan Cannon made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Cannon has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in March.
In other pitching news, Carter Brown looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Kolby Hicks and Hank Rutherford did most of the damage at the plate: Hicks went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and one run, while Rutherford went 2-for-4 with one home run and four RBI. Those five RBI gave Hicks a new career-high. Logan Sheets also deserves some recognition as he scored his first run of the season.
As of now, neither Northwood nor Patrick Henry have any future games scheduled.
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