The Blackstone Valley RVT Beavers will challenge the Norton Lancers at 3:45 p.m. on Thursday. The timing isn't great for Blackstone Valley RVT: they have been struggling with four straight losses at home, while Norton has snatched up five consecutive wins on the road.
Blackstone Valley RVT took a 12-run defeat the last time they faced off against Bay Path RVT, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Beavers had just enough and edged out the Minutemen 5-3. The Beavers' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Meanwhile, Norton faced Hopkinton in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Wednesday. The Lancers fell just short of the Hillers by a score of 2-1. The Lancers were red-hot at the plate heading into the game (they scored no less than ten runs in the three contests prior), but the Hillers' pitcher proved too tough.
Liana Danubio spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on five hits and racked up 13 Ks. She has been consistent : she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Gabby Rodriguez made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with one home run. That home run was her first of the season.
Having lost for the first time this season, Norton fell to 7-1. As for Blackstone Valley RVT, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-5.
Blackstone Valley RVT came up short against Norton when the teams last played back in June of 2024, falling 5-0. Will the Beavers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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