Baseball Game Preview: Norview Pilots vs. Granby Comets

Norview is 0-10 against Granby since April of 2019 but things could change on Friday. Norview will face off against Granby at 4:30 p.m. Granby took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Norview, who comes in off a win.

Norview took a loss when they played away from home last Tuesday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Monday. They put the hurt on Norfolk Collegiate with a sharp 13-3 victory.

Jonathan Moore and Carter Lawrence were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Moore didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, Lawrence pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs off one hit. At bat, Moore scored three runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-2, while Lawrence scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all three of his plate appearances. That's the most stolen bases Moore has posted since back in April of 2024.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Landon Otero, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-2. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Christian Rodriguez, who scored two runs and stole three bases.

Norview always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .571. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Norfolk Collegiate only posted an OBP of .348.

Meanwhile, Granby started off well but failed to capitalize on an early lead against Greenbrier Christian Academy. They came up short against the Gators on Tuesday, falling 13-1. The Comets have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

The win got Norview back to even at 1-1. As for Granby, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.

Norview suffered a grim 11-3 defeat to Granby in their previous meeting back in May of 2024. Can Norview avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.