NorthWood and East Noble squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but NorthWood had to settle for second. They fell just short of the East Noble Knights by a score of 2-0. The result was an unpleasant reminder to NorthWood of the 13-2 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Adriana Beachy spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on six hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
On East Noble's side, the result came thanks to Abby Alwine's shutout, as she gave up just two hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Shaye Ritchie, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3. Aubrey Helmkamp was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
NorthWood's loss dropped their record down to 12-11. As for East Noble, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 14-11-1.
As of now, neither NorthWood nor East Noble have any future games scheduled.
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