The matchup between Norcom and Booker T. Washington on Tuesday hardly resembled the 1-0 effort from their previous meeting. The Norcom Greyhounds fell just short of the Booker T. Washington Mighty Bookers by a score of 14-13. One positive for Norcom, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Amarrie Trusty stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: he scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Dequel Barrett, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Norcom's defeat was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-9. As for Booker T. Washington, their victory ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-9.
Norcom didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 16-0 loss vs. Deep Creek on the 24th. As for Booker T. Washington, they will head out on the road to square off against Norview at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Booker T. Washington has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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