The Norwayne Bobcats will face off against the Mapleton Mounties at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Norwayne is coming into the game hot, having won their last five games.
Norwayne came out on top against Rittman on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive eight-run fourth inning. The Bobcats were the clear victors by a 15-5 margin over the Indians. Considering the Bobcats have won 12 matches by more than six runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
Makenna Heyden was excellent, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Kylie Heyden, who went 1-for-4 with three runs and one double.
Meanwhile, Mapleton suffered their closest defeat since April 2nd on Wednesday. They fell just short of Crestview by a score of 5-3. The Mounties have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Norwayne's win was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 14-2. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 13.3 runs over those games. As for Mapleton, their loss dropped their record down to 8-10.
Norwayne beat Mapleton 13-8 in their previous matchup back in May of 2024. Do the Bobcats have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Mounties turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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