Lovejoy extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping them down to 3-5. They lost 16-1 to the Northgate Vikings. Having soared to a lofty 12 runs in the game before, the Wildcats couldn't push the score so high this time.
As for Northgate, their victory was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-2. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Northgate's part, Kylie Pack was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Pack has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two hits in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of her three plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base. That's the most runs she has posted since back in August of 2024.
In other batting news, Addy Clark and Peyton Deraney did most of the damage at the plate: Clark got on base in both of her plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while Deraney got on base in all three of her plate appearances with three runs and one stolen base. Those three runs gave Deraney a new career-high. Gracie Lowe was another key player, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs.
Looking ahead, Lovejoy will head out to challenge Langston Hughes at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Northgate, they will be taking part in a tournament against Morgan County at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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