Normandy had lost three straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped their record down to 2-5 to make it four. They lost 12-2 to the Buckeye Bucks. If the Invaders were looking for revenge after losing 11-2 to the Bucks when the teams met back in April of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Riley Sebera made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two RBI and one double. That double marked the first that she has hit this season.
As for Buckeye, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won eight of their last nine matches. That's provided a nice bump to their 12-3 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 14.8 runs over those games.
On Buckeye's side, Kwynn Czerwony was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off five hits. Czerwony has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, one run, and one double. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Sarah Michaels, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last 14 games she's played. Kelsey Metter was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs and two RBI.
Looking ahead, Normandy will host North Olmsted at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Eagles will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last. As for Buckeye, they will head out on the road to take on Valley Forge at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Bucks are facing the Patriots at the right time seeing as the Patriots are stuck on a ten-game losing streak.
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