Softball Recap: Norton Lancers vs. Dighton-Rehoboth Regional Falcons
After a string of six wins, Norton's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They fell 9-4 to the Dighton-Rehoboth Regional Falcons. The result shouldn't come as a shock considering that's the fewest runs Norton has scored all season.
Norton saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Avery Soares, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI.
On Dighton-Rehoboth Regional's side, Edy LaTour spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks. LaTour has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Lucy LaTour and Haleigh Kelley did most of the damage at the plate: LaTour fired off two home runs, four RBI, and a double while going 3-for-4, while Kelley fired off two home runs while going 3-for-3. Cam Cloonan was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with a home run and three runs.
Norton's loss ended an eight-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 6-1. As for Dighton-Rehoboth Regional, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 7-1.
Norton will be playing in front of their home fans against Holliston at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Norton will be looking to keep their 18-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. Dighton-Rehoboth Regional will take on Bourne at 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Dighton-Rehoboth Regional is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.
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