It was a proper cat-fight when Northeastern challenged Red Lion on Monday. The Bobcats had just enough and edged out the Lions 2-1. The game was the first time the Bobcats have beaten the Lions on their field since April 13, 2022.
Conner Rippo
| 04/28/25 @ Red Lion | 9 |
| 04/21/25 vs Manheim Township | 6 |
| 04/14/25 vs Cedar Cliff | 6 |
| 03/20/25 @ Lower Dauphin | 5 |
| 03/26/25 vs South Western | 4 |
Conner Rippo made a splash no matter where he played. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over six innings pitched. Those nine strikeouts gave him a new career-high. He was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with one triple, one double, and one RBI. That triple was his first of the season.
Rippo wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Derek Gross, who got on base in all three of his plate appearances with one RBI.
Northeastern hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They are 4-1 when they post two or more strikeouts.
Northeastern's victory was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-6. Those road wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.2 runs over those games. As for Red Lion, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-6-1 record this season.
Northeastern will face off against William Penn at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Red Lion, they will take on South Western at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. The Lions are facing the Mustangs at the right time seeing as the Mustangs are stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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