Norwood never let their opponents score on Friday. They came out on top against the Sparta Trojans by a score of 5-0. Winning may never get old, but Norwood sure is getting used to it with their third in a row.
The result came thanks to Laken Coatney's shutout, as he gave up just five hits and racked up nine Ks.
On the hitting side, Holten Lopez was excellent, scoring two runs while going 1-for-2. Cooper Vaughan was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases.
Norwood's victory bumped their record up to 9-11. As for Sparta, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 13-9 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Norwood will take on Bakersfield at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Bakersfield is coming into the contest with six straight losses on the road, meaning Norwood will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Sparta, they will be playing at home against Mansfield at 6:00 p.m. on Friday.
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