Log In


Reset Password

Tigers rout NL

Friday’s cold temperatures and rain played havoc with the scholastic sports schedule as only one scheduled contest was able to be played.

SOFTBALL

No. Lehigh-Northwestern

Northwestern breezed to a 17-1 mercy-rule victory over Colonial League rival Northern Lehigh.

The Tigers (5-2, 3-1) put together three big innings, including a 10-run fourth.

Emily Akelaitis had a huge game for the Tigers as she singled, doubled, homered and drove in seven runs. Her homer was a three-run shot in the fourth that ended the game.

Also contributing offensively for Northwestern were Morgan Farthing (two doubles, two RBIs, two runs scored); Molly Mitman (a double, four runs scored, two RBIs); and Brynn Balliet (a single, two RBIs, two runs scored).

For Northern Lehigh (1-5, 0-5), Lauren Hoffman singled home its only run.

No. Lehigh 001 0 - 1 3 0

Northwestern 430 (10) - 17 9 1

Horn, Heiny (2), Hude (4) and Schuck; E. Akelaitis and A. Akelaitis. W- E. Akelaitis. L-Horn. HR - Northwestern: E. Akelaitis (4th, two on).

Morgan Farthing of Northwestern connects with a pitch during Friday’s game against Northern Lehigh. NANCY SCHOLZ/SPECIAL TO THE TIMES NEWS