Beecher's rock-solid pitcher showed up for the team's eighth consecutive shutout in Saturday's second game. They never let the Momence Momence Athletics onto the board and left with a 15-0 victory. Considering Beecher has won ten matchups by more than six runs this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Taylor Norkus made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over four innings pitched. Norkus has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Norkus was also big at the plate, going 3-for-3 with a home run, six RBI, and two runs.
In other batting news, Emma Tiltges was incredible, scoring two runs while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was Ava Lorenzatti, who scored a run while going 1-for-1.
Beecher's win was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-0. As for Momence, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-7.
Beecher didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 5-1 defeat vs. Lincoln-Way Central on the 15th. As for Momence, they will head out on the road to square off against Kankakee Trinity Academy at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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