Wabash has not done well against Northfield recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Wednesday. The Wabash Apaches put the hurt on the Northfield Norsemen with a sharp 11-2 victory. Wabash's hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Kalli Davis spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on eight hits and racked up ten Ks.
At the plate, Ella Hartley was a standout: she scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was Elli Hall, who went 1-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and two RBI.
On Northfield's side, Jaycie Krom made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Even though they lost, Northfield was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .516. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Wabash only posted a batting average of .314.
The win made it two in a row for Wabash and bumps their season record up to 2-3. As for Northfield, they dropped their record down to 1-5 with that defeat, which was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Wabash will be playing at home against Southwood at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Wabash has given up an average of 7.6 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week. As for Northfield, they will be playing at home against Caston at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Northfield has given up an average of 11.4 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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