Northern Nash has gone 8-2 against Southern Nash recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Tuesday. The Northern Nash Knights will be playing in front of their home fans against the Southern Nash Firebirds at 6:30 p.m. The two teams each escaped (but just barely!) with wins against their previous opponents.
If Northern Nash beats Southern Nash with eight runs on Tuesday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two matches with that exact score. Northern Nash had just enough and edged out Franklinton 8-7. The victory was nothing new for the Knights as they're now sitting on three straight.
Tristan Murray
| 03/14/25 vs Franklinton | 4 |
| 03/11/25 @ Nash Central | 3 |
| 03/13/25 vs Nash Central | 2 |
Northern Nash got a massive performance out of Tristan Murray, who scored two runs and stole Four bases. while going 1-for-3. Murray is becoming a predictor of Northern Nash's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is undefeated (and 0-3 when he doesn't). The team also got some help courtesy of Andrew Taylor, who scored a run and stole Three bases. while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Southern Nash). They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past Washington 9-8. The victory was some much needed relief for the Firebirds as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak.
The team relied heavily on Maddox Deans, who scored a run while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Isaiah Battle, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
The win got Northern Nash back to even at 3-3. As for Southern Nash, their victory bumped their record up to 3-5.
The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Tuesday as neither team is afraid to steal. Northern Nash has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 2.7 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Southern Nash struggles in that department as they've been averaging 3.4 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.
Northern Nash skirted past Southern Nash 5-4 in their previous meeting back in April of 2024. Does Northern Nash have another victory up their sleeve, or will Southern Nash turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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