Thurston-Cuming County will challenge the Norfolk Panthers at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
On Saturday, Thurston-Cuming County came up short against Guardian Angels Central Catholic/West Point Beemer and fell 9-4. Thurston-Cuming County hasn't had much luck with Guardian Angels Central Catholic/West Point Beemer recently, as the team has come up short the last four times they've met.
Owen Kneifl made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with three RBI, one triple, and one run. That triple was his first of the season. Braylen Wegner was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Meanwhile, after low-scoring totals in their previous three contest, Norfolk brought some dynamite into their most recent matchup. They put the hurt on Fremont with a sharp 10-4 win on Monday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Panthers as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Norfolk also got a great performance from Brenden Flood as he didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched.
At the plate, Maddox Magnussen was a standout: he went a perfect 3-for-3 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Those three RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Noah Hinrichs, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Norfolk kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Norfolk's win bumped their record up to 7-15. As for Thurston-Cuming County, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-7.
Thurston-Cuming County couldn't quite get it done against Norfolk in their previous meeting back in April of 2024 as they fell 8-3. Will Thurston-Cuming County have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more baseball content.
