Normandy can finally bid farewell to their five-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Buckeye Bucks and snuck past 6-4. This was a revenge match for Normandy, as the team was forced to settle for a 10-1 defeat when these two played last Monday.
ANDREW SIKON made a splash no matter where he played. He tossed 1.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. SIKON has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances. SIKON was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on GABE MONTGOMERY, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4. Another player making a difference was NICK HINKLE, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Normandy's win ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 10-14. As for Buckeye, their loss dropped their record down to 16-8.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Normandy will challenge Cloverleaf at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Buckeye, they will head out on the road to face off against Bay at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Buckeye's pitching crew has only allowed 3.4 runs per game this season, so Bay's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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