Van Buren had lost 11 straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped down to 1-5 to make it 12. They lost 14-4 to the Norwood Pirates. That's two games in a row now that the Bulldogs have lost by exactly ten runs.
As for Norwood, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.5 runs on average over those games.
For Norwood's part, Maddie Campbell spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and three unearned) runs on three hits and racked up ten Ks. Campbell has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run any time she's pitched this season.
On the hitting side, Jayden Chambers was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and two runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Addy Gray, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases, three runs, and one triple.
Van Buren does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Norwood, they will take on Twin Rivers at 6:00 p.m. on Monday.
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