Northview Academy is 0-7 against Cosby since April of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Monday. The Northview Academy Cougars will head out on the road to take on the Cosby Eagles at 5:30 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Northview Academy was not able to break out of their rough patch last Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They wound up on the wrong side of a rough 10-2 walloping at the hands of Fulton.
Baylee Stewart put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over six innings while giving up just two earned (and eight unearned) runs off six hits (and not a single walk). Stewart has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Stewart was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with a double.
In other batting news, Abigail Doty was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with a double and an RBI. Shelby Gibbons was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Cosby came up short against Gatlinburg-Pittman back in March and fell 6-3.
Lakelyn Sweeten spent all seven innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and five unearned) runs on seven hits and racked up eight Ks.
At the plate, Kylee Cornwell was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 1-for-3. Another player making a difference was Chloe Hance, who went 2-for-3 with two doubles, a stolen base, and an RBI.
Northview Academy's record now sits at 3-5. As for Cosby, their record is now 4-2.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Northview Academy has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Cosby struggles in that department as they've been averaging 6.2. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Northview Academy might still be hurting after the 16-3 defeat they got from Cosby in their previous meeting back in March of 2022. Can Northview Academy avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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