The Normandy Invaders will challenge the Buckeye Bucks at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Normandy has given up an average of 9.3 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Normandy fell victim to Rocky River and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They lost 11-0 to the Pirates. Surprisingly, this marked the Invaders' fourth straight game in which the away team has come away the victor.
Meanwhile, Buckeye entered their tilt with Lakewood on Tuesday with two consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with three. They put the hurt on the Rangers with a sharp 12-2 win. The Bucks might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 14 games by nine runs or more this season.
Buckeye got a massive performance out of Sarah Michaels, who went 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most hits Michaels has posted over her last 11 matches. Another player making a difference was Eleanor Shaw, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Buckeye kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 15 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lakewood only managed four hits.
Buckeye's victory was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 16-3-2. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.0 runs over those games. As for Normandy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-9 record this season.
Normandy suffered a grim 12-2 defeat to Buckeye in their previous meeting back in April. Will the Invaders have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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