With a playoff game on the line, Greenfield/Northwestern rose to the challenge on Wednesday. They came out on top against the Mulberry Grove Aces by a score of 8-4. The win made it back-to-back victories for Greenfield/Northwestern.
Kohen Vetter made a big impact no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over four innings while giving up four earned runs off four hits (and only one walk). Vetter was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Kayden Roberts and Brody Reif did most of the damage at the plate: Roberts went 1-for-4 with a home run and two runs, while Reif went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Brayden Roberts was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in three of his five plate appearances.
On Mulberry Grove's side, Carter Scoggins was cooking despite his team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Greenfield/Northwestern is on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last 12 contests, which provided a nice bump to their 21-12-1 record this season. As for Mulberry Grove, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-13 record this season.
Greenfield/Northwestern will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Lincolnwood at 11:00 a.m. Lincolnwood is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.9 runs per game this season. Mulberry Grove does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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