Pickerington North hadn't done well against Pickerington Central recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Panthers came out on top against the Tigers by a score of 5-1. The victory continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Tigers: they've now won three in a row.

Addison Mickey
05/09/25 vs Pickerington Central | 3 |
05/08/25 vs Buckeye Valley | 2 |
05/07/25 vs Canal Winchester | 1 |
04/30/25 @ Thomas Worthington | 2 |
04/28/25 @ Lincoln | 2 |
+ 12 more games |
Addison Mickey made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run over seven innings pitched. She 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 3-for-4 with one run and one RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April.
Mickey wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kaylani Meadows, who went 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI.
Pickerington North pushed their record up to 10-13 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.7 runs over those games. As for Pickerington Central, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-10 record this season.
Pickerington North will venture away from home to square off against Olentangy at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. As for Pickerington Central, they will take on New Albany at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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