Northwest came into Thursday's contest having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against the Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy Royals by a score of 12-7 on Thursday. That's more bragging rights for Northwest, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Dayanaira Midcap looked comfortable as she pitched four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Northwest got a massive performance out of Lily Lyons, who went 3-for-5 with four RBI, two runs, and two doubles. The team also got some help courtesy of Caroline Metzger, who went 3-for-5 with four RBI, two doubles, and a stolen base.
Northwest's victory ended a six-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 5-7. As for Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Northwest will take on St. Vincent-St. Mary at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Northwest is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season. As for Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, they will be playing at home against Lake Center Christian at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Lake Center Christian is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.3 runs per game this season.
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