Hart extended their losing streak to four on Tuesday, dropping them down to 5-7. They came up short against the North Muskegon Norsemen, falling 15-2. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Norsemen this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-0 on Tuesday.
As for North Muskegon, they pushed their record up to 10-2 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. Considering they have won five games by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
For North Muskegon's part, Braedi Baker made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out eight batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off two hits (and only one walk). Baker has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Audrey Brown was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two doubles. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Katelyn Sherwood, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hart will host Pentwater at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for North Muskegon, they will be playing at home against Oakridge at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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