Sullivan had already won eight in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 8.6 runs), and they went ahead and made it nine on Tuesday. They walked away with a 5-2 victory over the Northview Knights. That's more bragging rights for Sullivan, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Kate Ridgway spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Sullivan saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alexus Grindstaff, who scored two runs while going 2-for-3.
On Northview's side, MAGGIE KRAUSE was huge no matter where she played even without the win. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out ten over six innings pitched. KRAUSE was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Sullivan's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-4. As for Northview, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-9 record this season.
Sullivan will challenge West Vigo at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Sullivan is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 10.7 runs per game this season. As for Northview, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Edgewood at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Edgewood is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.9 runs per game this season.
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