The Norris Titans beat the York Dukes 7-2 on Tuesday.
Jordan Monroe made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. Monroe was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That's the most hits he has posted over his last 11 games.
In other pitching news, Kaden Kraft and JT Druba dominated on the mound. Kraft tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit, while Druba struck out six batters over three innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits. Druba has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, Crew Moeller was incredible, going 1-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one stolen base. The team also got some help courtesy of Alec Small, who went 2-for-3 with one home run and two RBI.
Norris hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as York struck out 12 times.
Titans
| 04/22/25 @ York | 7-2 |
| 04/07/25 @ Elkhorn | 4-2 |
| 04/04/25 @ Blair | 13-3 |
| 04/01/25 @ Lincoln Northwest | 10-2 |
| 03/29/25 @ Waverly | 7-5 |
| + 2 more games |
Norris' win was their seventh straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 15-4. Those road victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.7 runs over those games. As for York, their loss dropped their record down to 8-7.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Norris will welcome Grand Island at 12:30 p.m. on Friday. As for York, they will be playing at home against Central City/Centura at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Kernels will roll in looking for their 14th straight win, something the Dukes surely won't give up without a fight.
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