Northridge extended their losing streak to 12 on Friday, dropping their season record down to 4-14 in the process. They lost 24-1 to the Johnstown-Monroe Johnnies. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Johnnies this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 13-0 back in April.
Northridge saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kaylee Goodwin, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
As for Johnstown-Monroe, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches. That's provided a massive bump to their 8-7 record this season. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Johnstown-Monroe's side, Lucia Kuhn made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out six batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). Kuhn has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April.
In other batting news, Brooklyn Wood was a standout: she went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April. The team also got some help courtesy of Jenna Hochanadel, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Northridge is set to square off against their familiar foe Heath at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Johnstown-Monroe will take on rival Lakewood at 8:00 p.m. on Monday.
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