Norton extended their losing streak to four on Monday, dropping their season record down to 5-9 in the process. They lost 12-0 to the Ashland Clockers. The Lancers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Clockers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
As for Ashland, the win got them back to even at 7-7. That looming 12-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
For Ashland's part, Chris Bratica was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over six innings pitched. Bratica has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with four runs and one stolen base. Those four runs gave him a new career-high.
In other batting news, Oliver Lareau was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in May of 2024. The team also got some help courtesy of Michael Schreiber, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Norton has already played their next game, a 5-4 loss against Holliston on the 7th. As for Ashland, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next match, a 6-0 victory against Millis on the 7th.
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