Norton had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They came out on top against the Cuyahoga Falls Black Tigers by a score of 14-11 on Monday. The final score was a far cry from the score of their previous head-to-head, which saw the teams combine for three runs.
Paul Mattei made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Mattei was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4.
In other pitching news, Jacob DeDomenic looked comfortable as he tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks).
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Justin Fuller, who scored two runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Andrew Lewis, who scored two runs while getting on base in four of his five plate appearances.
Norton will head out on the road to take on St. Vincent-St. Mary at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Cuyahoga Falls, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Mogadore at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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