Northfield extended their losing streak to eight on Monday, dropping their season record down to 2-12 in the process. They lost 10-0 to the Lewis Cass Kings. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Norsemen of the 17-6 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
As for Lewis Cass, their victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 6-9. The match marked their most dominant win of the season.
For Lewis Cass' part, Ruth (Amma) Fitzhugh made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Fitzhugh has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. That's the most runs she has posted since back in May of 2024.
In other batting news, Kaitlyn Benner was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, two RBI, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April. Hannah Penn also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Northfield has already played their next game, a 10-1 defeat against Southwood on the 14th. As for Lewis Cass, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 3-2 loss against Manchester on the 15th.
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