Normandy was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-4 heartbreaker at the hands of the Buckeye Bucks. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since May 9, 2023, but that streak is no more.
Normandy saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Peyton Wolf, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one RBI.
Normandy's defeat dropped their record down to 3-11. As for Buckeye, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 10-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Normandy will host Westlake at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Invaders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Demons have averaged an impressive 6.3 runs per game this season. As for Buckeye, they will challenge Lakewood at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (the Bucks have won nine straight at home dating back to last season, while the Rangers won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change.
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