Gators
| 03/18/25 @ Lakeview | 21-2 |
| 03/18/25 @ Lakeview | 22-4 |
| 03/17/25 vs Mansfield | 18-3 |
Northwood had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 16.5 runs) and they went ahead and made it three on Tuesday. They were the clear victor by a 21-2 margin over Lakeview. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 22-4 on Tuesday.
Kelsey Bennett made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off four hits. That's the fewest hits she has allowed over her last 12 games. She was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her three plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last five games she's played.
In other batting news, Northwood got a massive performance out of Kylie Bennett, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, five RBI, and three runs. Another player making a difference was Mia Ambrose, who scored three runs and stole Four bases. while going 2-for-2.
Northwood always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .833. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .786 or higher in three consecutive matches.
Northwood's win bumped their record up to 10-7. As for Lakeview, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-9.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Northwood will welcome Dodson at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Lakeview, they will host Pleasant Hill at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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