Norton is 10-0 against Ravenna since April of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Thursday. The Norton Panthers will head out on the road to challenge the Ravenna Ravens at 5:00 p.m.
Norton lost 14-4 to Springfield on Wednesday. Norton has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Meanwhile, after low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Ravenna brought some dynamite into their most recent contest. Everything went their way against East on Wednesday as Ravenna made off with a 21-1 victory. That looming 21-1 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for Ravenna yet this season.
Whitney Holmes and Shyanna Dillbeck were a major factor no matter where they played. Throwing, Holmes pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Meanwhile, Dillbeck tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Holmes has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Holmes scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances, while Dillbeck scored three runs while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Ravenna got a massive performance out of Madeline Fedor, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. Amiah Templeton was another key contributor, scoring two runs while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances.
Norton's loss dropped their record down to 9-8. As for Ravenna, their win bumped their record up to 3-11.
Everything went Norton's way against Ravenna in their previous matchup back in April as Norton made off with a 10-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Norton since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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