Northmor hadn't done well against Highland recently (they were 1-8 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Golden Knights won by a run and slipped past the Fighting Scots 10-9. Winning may never get old, but the Golden Knights sure are getting used to it with their fifth in a row.
Maleah Blevins
| 04/25/26 @ Highland | 12 |
| 04/21/26 @ Mt. Gilead | 16 |
| 04/17/26 vs Galion | 15 |
| 04/15/26 @ Danville | 11 |
| 04/13/26 @ Clear Fork | 8 |
| + 7 more games |
Maleah Blevins made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and eight unearned) runs off ten hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 12 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. What's more, she posted two RBI, the most she's had since back in March.
In other batting news, Northmor got a massive performance out of Kallie Wright, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs and two stolen bases. Those four runs gave Wright a new career-high. Zoriah Blevins also deserves some recognition as she launched her first home run of the season.
Northmor's record now sits at 11-8. As for Highland, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 12-8 record this season.
Northmor didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, an 18-0 win against East Knox on the 28th. As for Highland, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 10-1 defeat against Clear Fork on the 28th.
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