The Bellingham Blackhawks will face off against the Norton Lancers at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Bellingham will be strutting in after a victory while Norton will be coming in after a defeat.
Last Friday, Bellingham got the win against Douglas by a conclusive 10-1.
Payton Young spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on two hits and racked up 12 Ks.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Brock Barry, who scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Ryan Visconti, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Bellingham hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Douglas struck out 12 times.
Meanwhile, Norton fell victim to Medway and their airtight pitching crew on Tuesday. They came up short against the Mustangs, falling 11-0. The contest marked the first time this year in which the Lancers were not able to get on the board.
Bellingham's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Norton, their loss dropped their record down to 2-5.
Bellingham took their victory against Norton in their previous meeting back in May of 2024 by a conclusive 10-0 score. Will the Blackhawks repeat their success, or do the Lancers have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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