Polar Bears
| 04/29/25 @ Upper Scioto Valley | 13-12 |
| 04/24/25 @ Pandora-Gilboa | 19-3 |
| 04/22/25 vs Ridgemont | 4-2 |
Hardin Northern proved they can win big last Thursday (they won by 16) and on Tuesday they proved they can win the close ones too. They had just enough and edged out the Upper Scioto Valley Rams 13-12. The win was familiar territory for the Polar Bears, who have now won three matchups in a row.
Lyla Holtzberger made a splash while hitting and pitching. She pitched 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with four RBI and one run.
In other batting news, Addy Bacon was incredible, going 2-for-4 with four runs and two stolen bases. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Kailtyn Whitaker was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and three runs.
Hardin Northern kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in three consecutive contests.
Hardin Northern's record is now 13-4. As for Upper Scioto Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-10 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Hardin Northern will venture away from home to challenge Elgin at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Upper Scioto Valley, they will head out to face off against Ottoville at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Rams are facing the Big Green at the right time seeing as the Big Green are stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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