Normal Community extended their postseason success on Saturday against Brother Rice. They came out on top against the Crusaders by a score of 7-2.
Normal Community got a great performance from Jonah Roper as he struck out seven batters over 5.2 innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). Roper has been consistent for a while: he hasn't given up more than two walks in 15 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Kyle Beaty was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most hits he has posted since back in May. The team also got some help courtesy of Gavin Michaels, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
Normal Community kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Brother Rice only managed three hits.
Normal Community's win bumped their record up to 37-6. As for Brother Rice, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 36-5.
As of now, neither Normal Community nor the Crusaders have any future games scheduled.
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