New Miami had lost seven straight at home dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 2-8 to make it eight. They lost 12-0 to the National Trail Blazers. The matchup marked the first time this year in which the Vikings were not able to get on the board.
As for National Trail, they moved to 8-13 with that win, which also ended their four-game losing streak. With that victory, they brought their scoring average up to 6.1 runs per game.
For National Trail's part, Morgan House made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 12 over six innings pitched. Those 12 strikeouts gave House a new career-high. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
In other batting news, National Trail got a massive performance out of Taylor Reynolds, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That home run marked the first that Reynolds has launched this season. Carley Hamm was another key player, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. New Miami will welcome Oyler at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for National Trail, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Belmont at 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Blazers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Bison have averaged an impressive 10 runs per game this season.
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