Normal Community scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Wednesday. They blew past the Richwoods Knights 18-7. The win was familiar territory for Normal Community who now have three in a row.
Madison Ummel and McKenna Baughman did most of the damage at the plate: Ummel scored three runs and stole a base while getting on base in three of her four plate appearances, while Baughman scored two runs and stole two bases while going 2-for-3. Hayley Michels was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
On Richwoods' side, Abby Ochoa was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring a run while going 2-for-2.
Normal Community's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 14-19. As for Richwoods, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last 11 contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-20 record this season.
Normal Community will head out on the road to square off against Ottawa at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Richwoods, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Limestone at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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