Niles North had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They skirted past the Maine East Blue Demons 3-2. That's more bragging rights for Niles North, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Isla Kapellas spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on two hits and racked up 17 Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Niles North's victory was truly a team effort as two different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Charlotte Williams, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Sophia Espinoza, who scored a run and stole two bases.
On Maine East's side, Zoe Kakares made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Niles North's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 7-7-1. As for Maine East, they dropped their record down to 0-12 with that defeat, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Niles North will play host again on Saturday to welcome Northtown, where first pitch is scheduled at 11:00 a.m. As for Maine East, they are on the road again on Thursday to play Niles West at 4:45 p.m. Niles West is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
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