It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Normandy ultimately got the result they hoped for on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged out the Bay Rockets 9-7. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 11-10 on April 7th.
Ava Ramirez was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over eight innings while giving up four earned (and three unearned) runs off ten hits. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 5.9 strikeouts per game. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Aubrey Kuhn, who went 3-for-5 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That home run marked the first that she has launched this season. Maddie Kirk was another key player, going 2-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Invaders
| 04/28/26 @ Bay | 17 |
| 04/27/26 @ Lakewood | 12 |
| 04/20/26 @ Buckeye | 3 |
| 04/17/26 vs Bedford | 14 |
| 04/14/26 vs Westlake | 7 |
| + 8 more games |
Normandy kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in April of 2025.
Normandy's record is now 4-5. As for Bay, they dropped their record down to 4-10 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home.
Coming up, Normandy will venture away from home to take on Rocky River at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Bay, they will host Magnificat at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Rockets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Blue Streaks have averaged an impressive 8.8 runs per game this season.
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