The Norris Titans will head out on the road to challenge the York Dukes at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The last three games Norris has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
Norris fell victim to Gretna East and their airtight pitching crew on Monday. They fell just short of the Griffins by a score of 2-0.
Crew Moeller
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Crew Moeller spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered just two earned runs on four hits and racked up 11 Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
Meanwhile, after only two runs in their last matchup, York made sure to put some runs up on the board against Bryan on Monday. The Dukes put the hurt on the Bears with a sharp 18-3 victory. The result was nothing new for the Dukes, who have now won six games by eight runs or more so far this season.
Hayden Coffin looked comfortable as he tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Carsen Pieper, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March. Ashtyn Demuth was another key player, going 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
York always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .600. They are a perfect 4-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Norris' defeat dropped their record down to 14-4. As for York, their record is now 8-6.
Tuesday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Norris has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .458. However, it's not like York struggles in that department as they've averaged .444. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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