The Normandy Vikings will venture away from home to take on the Hazelwood East Spartans at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Normandy is looking for their season's first win.
McCluer North hit Normandy with a 14-run first inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Vikings came up short against the Stars, falling 20-5.
Trinidy W led a balanced group of hitters, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three stolen bases, one double, and one RBI. Mykia M was another key player, going a perfect 1-for-1 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one double.
Meanwhile, Hazelwood East lost 18-11 to Bayless on Monday.
Taylor Turner and Aja Wallace did some serious damage despite the final result: Turner went a perfect 3-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one double, while Wallace went a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI. Wallace also hit a double, marking her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Chloe Johnson, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Hazelwood East's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Normandy, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-7.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Normandy has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .512. However, it's not like Hazelwood East struggles in that department as they've averaged .620. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Normandy suffered a grim 16-1 defeat to Hazelwood East in their previous meeting back in September. Can the Vikings avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
