Northside scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 12-2 margin over the Hidden Valley Titans. That's two games straight that Northside has won by exactly ten runs.
Camden Spangler made a splash no matter where he played. He struck out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned runs off seven hits (and not a single walk). Spangler was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Hunter Power, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Mason Stanely, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
On Hidden Valley's side, Chase P Pritchard made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Brendon Ross, who went 2-for-3 with a stolen base, a double, and an RBI.
The win for Northside keeps them at an undefeated 3-0-1. Those good results were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.3 runs per game. As for Hidden Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Northside will take on Glenvar at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The pair have allowed few runs on average, (Glenvar: 1.8, Northside: 1.8) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Hidden Valley, they will head out on the road to square off against William Byrd at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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