Greenwood was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took an 11-7 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Norwood Pirates. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Greenwood of the 10-1 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2022.
For Norwood's part, Laken Coatney was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He struck out six batters over six innings while giving up three earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Coatney was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Coatney wasn't the only one making solid contact as five players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Cooper Vaughan, who scored three runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Holten Lopez, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Greenwood's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Norwood, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Greenwood will take on Verona at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Norwood, they will be staying on the road on Thursday to face off against Willow Springs at 4:30 p.m. Norwood is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 8 runs per game this season.
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