Springfield couldn't quite beat Northmont on Friday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the six-run loss they were dealt last Wednesday. The Springfield Wildcats fell just short of the Northmont Thunderbolts by a score of 14-12. Springfield has struggled against Northmont recently, as their matchup on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
For Northmont's part, Drake Sauber made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit. Sauber was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jamir Ross, who scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Brady Whitaker, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Springfield's defeat dropped their record down to 6-12. As for Northmont, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a massive bump to their 8-16-1 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Springfield will take on Beavercreek at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Beavercreek's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Springfield's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Northmont, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Tippecanoe at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Tippecanoe is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.3 runs per game this season.
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