Cloverleaf was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their sixth straight defeat. They lost 9-2 to the Norton Panthers. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Cloverleaf of the 11-2 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Monday.
Cloverleaf saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aubrey Willig, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases.
Cloverleaf's defeat dropped their record down to 8-12. As for Norton, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 11-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cloverleaf will take on Woodridge at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Woodridge is coming into the game with six straight losses on the road, meaning Cloverleaf will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Norton, they will be playing at home against Bedford at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Bedford knows how to get runs on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy run totals in its past three matches -- so hopefully Norton likes a good challenge.
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