Softball Game Preview: Medfield Warriors vs. Norton Lancers

Medfield hasn't had much luck against Norton recently, but that could start to change on Monday. The Warriors will be playing in front of their home fans against the Lancers at 4:30 p.m. Medfield has given up an average of 10.1 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Medfield lost 18-12 to Medway on Thursday. That's two games in a row now that the Warriors have lost by exactly six runs.

Meanwhile, Norton came tearing into Thursday's contest with six straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 10.3 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with a 5-1 win over the Mohawks.

Liana Danubio spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on five hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.

On the hitting side, Leah Worthley was excellent, going 1-for-3 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April.

Norton hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least three batters in three consecutive matches.

Norton pushed their record up to 14-1 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.0 runs over those games. As for Medfield, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-9.

Medfield came up short against Norton when the teams last played back in April, falling 5-0. Will the Warriors have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.