Northwood made up a huge gap compared to their last game against Ringgold, but they still couldn't quite topple them. The Gators blew past the Redskins 18-6 on Thursday. 18 seems to be a good number for the Gators as the squad scooped up a victory with the same number of runs in their previous game.

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Jayden Page made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off five hits. Page was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in four of his six plate appearances. Those three runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Northwood got a massive performance out of Braxten McFarlain, who scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in five of his six plate appearances. McFarlain has become a key player for the Gators: the team is 6-2 when he posts at least two runs, but 2-9 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Randall Carraway, who scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Northwood always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .520. That was just more of the same: they've now posted an OBP of .520 or higher in three consecutive matches.
Northwood's record is now 8-11. As for Ringgold, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-13 record this season.
Northwood will challenge Georgetown at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Ringgold does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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