There's no place like home for Northfield, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They came out on top against the Denver North Vikings by a score of 7-4 on Tuesday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Northfield also won the last time the pair played back in May of 2023.
Elliot Kurpecky tossed a big game, striking out seven batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Christian McKernan and Aidan Krantz did most of the damage at the plate: McKernan went 2-for-2 with a home run, while Krantz went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI. Ryder Wicks was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-4.
On Denver North's side, John Miller made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with a triple, two RBI, and a run. Another player making a difference was Donzio Sanudo, who scored a run and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
The win got Northfield back to even at 10-10. As for Denver North, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season.
Northfield will head out on the road to take on Rangeview at 4:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Denver North, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Holy Family at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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