Northview's game last Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Ross Little Giants a 13-0 shutout. That 13 run margin sets a new team best for Northview this season.
Vin Bentley tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit over five innings pitched. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Gabe Peace was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Carson Holmes, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI.
Northview has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won nine of their last ten matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 17-3 record this season. As for Ross, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost 15 of their last 16 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-20 record this season.
Northview will be playing at home against Blissfield at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday. Both teams will come into the game having just posted big wins, so someone is set to suffer a big change in fortunes. As for Ross, they will head out on the road to challenge Start at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Start's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so Ross' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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