Northwestern was the 10-5 winner over Fort LeBoeuf when they last played one another last Saturday, but their luck changed this time around. The Northwestern Wildcats fell just short of the Fort LeBoeuf Bison by a score of 7-6 on Thursday. Northwestern has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
For Fort LeBoeuf's part, Kiernan Skelton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and four unearned) runs on six hits. Skelton has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Londyn Davis was a standout: she went 1-for-2 with a home run, three RBI, and a stolen base. Kendra Tobin was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Northwestern's defeat dropped their record down to 6-5. As for Fort LeBoeuf, they pushed their record up to 9-4 with that win, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Northwestern will take on Girard at TBD on Saturday. As for Fort LeBoeuf, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Union City at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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