Norrix dropped their record down to 17-7 on Tuesday, which also ended the team's seven-game streak of wins at home. They lost 11-1 to the Mattawan Wildcats. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Knights have suffered since April 22nd.
Norrix saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Evan Therkildsen, who went 1-for-2 with one double and one RBI.
As for Mattawan, the victory (which was their seventh in a row) raised their record to 21-3-4. Considering they have won 12 matches by more than five runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
On Mattawan's side, Maxx Vanantwerp tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out six over five innings pitched. Vanantwerp has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Troy Scarff was a standout: he went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That home run marked the first that he has launched this season. Kaden Jominy was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
While Norrix had to take the loss, they won't have to wait long to give it another shot: the pair will be back at it again later today.
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