If Normandy was feeling good off their 9-2 takedown of Bay last Monday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Normandy Invaders fell just short of the Rocky River Pirates by a score of 2-1 on Thursday. Normandy was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Rocky River apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2022.
PEYTON VACCA was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he tossed 6.1 innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time he's pitched this season.
On Rocky River's side, Normandy's batters probably weren't too happy with Michael Perry, who pitched a no hitter (he gave up two walks).
At the plate, Josh Mommers was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3. Anthony Ferchill was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with a stolen base and an RBI.
Normandy's loss dropped their record down to 7-4. As for Rocky River, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 11-0.
Normandy didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, an 11-1 victory vs. North Olmsted on the 19th. Rocky River has also already played their next matchup, a 2-0 win against Lorain on the 19th.
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