Norfolk has gone 9-1 against Kearney recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Tuesday. The Norfolk Panthers are taking a road trip to take on the Kearney Bearcats at 5:00 p.m. Norfolk is coming into the contest hot, having won their last 15 games.
Last Tuesday, Norfolk got the win against Fremont by a conclusive 11-3. Considering the Panthers have won ten games by more than six runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Meanwhile, Kearney earned an 8-4 victory over Fremont on Saturday.
Lauren Schmeits made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off six hits. Schmeits was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kelsey Hatcher, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Alexa Jacobsen, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI.
Norfolk's win was their tenth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 15-2. As for Kearney, their record now sits at 9-6.
Norfolk took their victory against Kearney when the teams last played back in September of 2023 by a conclusive 12-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Norfolk since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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