The Gorman Panthers are taking a road trip to challenge the Coleman Bluecats at 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Gorman has given up an average of 16.2 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Gorman lost 15-5 to Strawn on Friday. The Panthers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Coleman hadn't beaten Bangs on the road since March 11, 2020 but that history sure didn't bother them two weeks ago. The Bluecats were the clear victors by a 16-2 margin over the Dragons. The result was nothing new for the Bluecats, who have now won three matchups by 11 runs or more so far this season.
Lily Norris was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching six innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with three RBI and one triple.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Callie Campbell, who went 3-for-4 with five RBI, three runs, and two doubles. Another player making a difference was Victoria Guerrero, who went 4-for-5 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Coleman always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .526. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Bangs only posted an OBP of .304.
Coleman's record now sits at 3-5-1. As for Gorman, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-2.
Gorman might still be hurting after the 9-0 loss they got from Coleman in their previous meeting back in February of 2018. Can the Panthers avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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