Utica extended their losing streak to four on Friday, dropping them down to 4-10. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 9-7 heartbreaker at the hands of the Northridge Vikings. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Redskins have suffered since May 27, 2025.
Elijah Bland was cooking despite his team's loss, going 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. Another player making a difference was Braxton Fisher, who earned two RBI and two runs.
As for Northridge, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 10-3. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games.
On Northridge's side, Collin Matheson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits. Matheson has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with two runs and two doubles. That's the most hits he has posted since back in May of 2025.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Garrett Penrod, who went 2-for-4 with three RBI, two doubles, and one run. Sam Miller was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Utica is set to take on their familiar foe Johnstown-Monroe at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Meanwhile, Northridge will face off against rival Newark Catholic at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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