Softball Preview: Normandy Invaders vs. Maple Heights Mustangs
The Normandy Invaders will look to defend their home field on Thursday against the Maple Heights Mustangs at 5:00 p.m. Both teams come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Wednesday, Normandy beat North Olmsted 9-4. The win made it back-to-back victories for Normandy.
Izzy Akin was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits. Akin has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in six consecutive pitching appearances. Akin was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ashley Higgenbotham, who went 1-for-3 with a triple and a run. Jade Thorsky was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Maple Heights scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Monday. They were the clear victor by a 13-1 margin over Garfield Heights. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Maple Heights with their most commanding win of the season.
Normandy's win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-5. As for Maple Heights, the victory got them back to even at 3-3.
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