After low-scoring totals in their previous four contests, Norview brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. They put the hurt on the Norcom Greyhounds with a sharp 16-4 win on Friday. The Pilots not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since April 30, 2024.
Valerie Miranda
| 04/04/25 @ Norcom | 11 |
| 04/30/24 @ Booker T. Washington | 9 |
| 04/02/25 @ King's Fork | 6 |
| 04/16/24 vs Manor | 6 |
| 05/07/24 @ Lake Taylor | 5 |
Valerie Miranda made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out 11 batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and three unearned) runs off two hits. Those 11 strikeouts gave her a new career-high. She was also big at the plate, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while going 1-for-3. She also hit a double, marking her first of the season.
In other batting news, Brenna Foster was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing five bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. Those runs marked the first that she scored this season. Another player making a difference was Reannah Sanders, who scored two runs and stole three bases while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances.
Norview always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .583. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Norview's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-4. As for Norcom, their defeat was their first in the region, dropping their region record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 3-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Norview will welcome Bayside at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. The Pilots are facing the Marlins at the right time seeing as the Marlins are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Norcom, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Granby at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Comets' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Greyhounds' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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