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| 09/13/25 - Away | 14-4 W |
| 09/03/24 - Home | 10-3 W |
| 09/03/24 - Home | 6-4 W |
| 09/30/23 - Away | 5-7 L |
| 08/29/23 - Away | 16-0 W |
| + 5 more games |
Norfolk has gone 8-2 against Lincoln North Star recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Saturday. The Panthers will take on the Navigators at 12:00 p.m. Norfolk has given up an average of 7.1 runs per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Norfolk is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They had just enough and edged out Columbus 17-15. The win continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Discoverers: they've now won seven in a row.
The team relied heavily on Eastyn Schroeder, who went 3-for-6 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. That's the most hits she has posted over her last 12 matchups. Another player making a difference was Kenadee Novacek, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Norfolk kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are 7-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
The home team had won the previous three meetings between Lincoln North Star and Fremont, and Lincoln North Star kept the tradition alive. The Navigators walked away with a 9-6 victory over the Tigers on Thursday.
Skyla Whitten was incredible, getting on base in all four of her plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. Olivia Knox was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three RBI and one run.
Norfolk's record now sits at 14-18. As for Lincoln North Star, their record is now 9-17.
Saturday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Norfolk hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .326. However, it's not like Lincoln North Star struggles in that department as they've averaged .339. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Norfolk took their win against Lincoln North Star in their previous meeting back in September by a conclusive 14-4 score. Do the Panthers have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Navigators turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
