After only one run in their last matchup, Northern made sure to put some runs up on the board against Westlake on Wednesday. The Patriots' pitchers stepped up to hand the Wolverines a 22-0 shutout. That looming 22-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Patriots yet this season.
Danielle Sypolt was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. She was even better at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April of 2024.
Shauna Duppins
| 04/02/25 @ Westlake | 4 |
| 04/20/24 @ Urbana | 3 |
| 04/08/24 vs Westlake | 3 |
| 04/26/24 vs North Point | 2 |
| 04/05/24 @ Great Mills | 2 |
In other batting news, Shauna Duppins was a standout: she scored four runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Those four runs gave her a new career-high. Kadee Thompson was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
Northern kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 19 hits. That's the most hits they've managed all season.
Northern now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Westlake, they are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Northern is set to face off against their familiar foe Lackey at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Westlake will square off against rival North Point at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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