For the second straight game, Rittman will face off against Norwayne. The Indians will face off against the Bobcats at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Rittman has given up an average of 13.2 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Rittman came up short against Norwayne on Monday, falling 18-3.
For Norwayne's part, CJ Moore made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off three hits. That's the most strikeouts Moore has posted since back in May of 2025. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with one run and one RBI.
In other batting news, Norwayne got a massive performance out of MaKenna Heyden, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI. Heyden has been hot recently, having posted three or more hits the last three times she's played. Abby Workman was another key player, getting on base in three of her five plate appearances with three stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Norwayne always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .675. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Norwayne is on a roll lately: they've won 11 of their last 12 games. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-2 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games. As for Rittman, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost eight of their last nine contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 5-17 record this season.
Tuesday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Rittman hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .324. However, it's not like Norwayne struggles in that department as they've averaged .386. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
