Northgate dropped to 11-4 on Wednesday, ending the team's five-game streak of wins at home. They lost 13-1 to the Harris County Tigers. The pitching woes were uncharacteristic for the Vikings, who until this match were averaging 3.33 runs allowed.
Northgate saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ella Grace Kramer, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run.
As for Harris County, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 12 of their last 14 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 15-4 record this season. The result was nothing new for Harris County, who have now won 11 contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
On Harris County's side, Caroline Gatewood was a standout: she went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Gatewood is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last four games she's played. Another player making a difference was Gracie Guthrey, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Northgate will square off against Dutchtown at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Bulldogs have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 10.35 runs per game on average), something the Vikings will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Harris County, they are taking a road trip to face off against East Coweta at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Tigers 1.5, the Indians 1.7) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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