Miamisburg is 8-2 against Northmont since April of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Friday. The Vikings will venture away from home to face off against the Thunderbolts at 5:00 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Miamisburg came out on top against Centerville on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run second inning. The Vikings walked away with a 6-2 win over the Elks. The game was the first time the Vikings have beaten the Elks on their field since April 12, 2023.
Rhianna Pigman spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances.
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On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Lauren Smith, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. Those two runs gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Mikaela Holp, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Northmont gave up the first runs on Wednesday, but they didn't let that get them down. They had just enough and edged out Fairmont 8-7. The Thunderbolts haven't had any issues with the Firebirds recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Miamisburg has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-8 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games. As for Northmont, their record now sits at 10-8.
Miamisburg came out on top in a nail-biter against Northmont in their previous matchup back in April of 2024, sneaking past 7-5. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Vikings since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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