Northview's game last Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They narrowly escaped with a victory as the squad sidled past the Plainfield Quakers 6-5.
Peyton Esker looked comfortable as he tossed an inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit.
At the plate, Cam Green was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Peyton Lear, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
On Plainfield's side, Gabe Hansen was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with a home run, a stolen base, and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Grady Broughton, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Northview has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests, which provided a nice bump to their 10-7 record this season. As for Plainfield, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 9-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Northview will square off against South Putnam at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Plainfield, they will head out on the road to take on Ben Davis at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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