Zeigler-Royalton entered their tilt with Norris City-Omaha-Enfield with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They put the hurt on the Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Fighting Cardinals with a sharp 19-10 win on Monday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Zeigler-Royalton also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
Addison Furlow made a splash while hitting and pitching. She tossed eight innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off ten hits. Furlow has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. Furlow was also big at the plate, going 2-for-6 with four RBI and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Reagan Gilbert, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-7. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was Caitlyn DeWeerdt, who scored two runs while going 3-for-6.
On Norris City-Omaha-Enfield's side, Avery Black made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-5. Hannah Taylor was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 3-for-5.
Zeigler-Royalton's victory ended a seven-game drought on the road and puts them at 10-12. As for Norris City-Omaha-Enfield, they have not been sharp recently as the team has lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-11 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Zeigler-Royalton will take on Goreville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Goreville is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season. As for Norris City-Omaha-Enfield, they will be playing at home against Galatia/Thompsonville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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