Norton extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping their season record down to 7-11-1 in the process. They took a 5-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Ellet Orangemen. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 14-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2023.
Norton saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Addison Calo, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI.
As for Ellet, their win was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 17-4. The home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.1 runs on average over those games.
On Ellet's side, Rylie Sprouse spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up ten Ks.
At the plate, Riley Kearns was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double. Lulu Russell was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one triple.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Norton will challenge Medina Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Knights have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 16.33 runs per game on average), something the Panthers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Ellet, they will face off against Firestone at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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