Norfolk had lost four straight at home, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 5-11 to make it five. They lost 14-1 to the Lincoln Northeast Rockets. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Rockets apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
Norfolk saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alex Makshantsev, who went 1-for-3 with one run.
As for Lincoln Northeast, their victory ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 6-11. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
On Lincoln Northeast's side, Tyler Anderson made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Anderson has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in seven consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with one stolen base and one run.
In other batting news, Barrett Batt was incredible, going 2-for-4 with six RBI, four runs, and two stolen bases. He is becoming a predictor of Lincoln Northeast's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is 4-2 (and 2-9 when he doesn't). Drew VanDyke was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Norfolk will challenge rival Omaha Central at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Lincoln Northeast is set to take on their familiar foe Lincoln Northwest at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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