Fort Wayne Northrop was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They fell just short of the Leo Lions by a score of 13-12. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Fort Wayne Northrop of the 10-0 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Makenzie Key made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 2-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Kamea Sanchez, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and a double.
On Leo's side, they got a great performance from Mackenzie Arroyo as she didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 13 over 6.2 innings pitched.
On the hitting side, Madyn Mohr was a standout: she scored two runs while going 2-for-5. Another player making a difference was Kristian Bond, who went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI.
Fort Wayne Northrop's loss dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Leo, they pushed their record up to 3-0 with that victory, which was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season.
Fort Wayne Northrop didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 10-2 defeat vs. Munster on the 13th. Leo has also already played their next game, an 11-1 win against Columbia City on the 13th.
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