Northview was the 5-3 winner over Indian Creek when they last played one another back in April of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Northview Knights wound up with the same score they had in their last game (3-2), but sadly the team found themselves on the wrong side of the score this time.
MAGGIE KRAUSE was huge while hitting and pitching even without the win. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 11 over six innings pitched. KRAUSE has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. KRAUSE was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with a home run and two runs.
In other batting news, MIANAH THOMPSON was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with a double and an RBI.
On Indian Creek's side, Delaney Jones spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits and racked up 13 Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Addie Schaub, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
Northview dropped their record down to 5-8 with that loss, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Indian Creek, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 7-5 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Northview will take on South Vermillion at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. South Vermillion's pitching crew has only allowed 3.5 runs per game this season, so Northview's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Indian Creek, they will be playing at home against Brownstown Central at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Indian Creek is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season.
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