Northbridge lost against Norton back in April of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Tuesday. The Northbridge Rams lost 17-7 to the Norton Lancers. Northbridge has not had much luck with Norton recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
For Norton's part, Liana Danubio spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered six earned (and one unearned) runs on 13 hits and racked up six Ks. Danubio has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in nine consecutive pitching appearances.
On the hitting side, Avery Tinkham was incredible, scoring four runs and stealing a base while going 3-for-4. The team also got some help courtesy of Avery Soares, who went 2-for-3 with six RBI, a triple, and a run.
Northbridge's defeat dropped their record down to 11-5. As for Norton, the win (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 14-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Northbridge's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Sutton at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Norton will take on Medway at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Norton is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.8 runs per game this season.
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