The Northampton Yellowjackets will be staying on the road on Monday to face off against the Mathews Blue Devils at 5:00 p.m. Northampton is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 10.2 runs per game this season.
After only one run in their last match, Northampton made sure to put some runs up on the board against Franklin last Tuesday. Northampton never let Franklin onto the board and left with a 21-0 win. Northampton's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Porter Spence was a major factor no matter where he played. He struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and only one walk). Spence was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 1-for-4. Spence is crushing it when it comes to stolen bases: he's stolen at least one every time he's taken the field this season.
In other batting news, Carter Nottingham was a standout: he scored four runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Brock Leland, who went 2-for-5 with three RBI, two runs, and a triple.
While Mathews couldn't quite beat Westmoreland on Friday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 13-point loss they were dealt last Tuesday. Mathews fell just short of Westmoreland by a score of 4-2. Mathews has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
The victory got Northampton back to even at 2-2. As for Mathews, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.
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