Norris proved they can win big last Friday (they won by ten) and on Monday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past the Elkhorn Antlers 4-2. The Titans haven't had any issues with the Antlers recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive win against them.
Austin Oelke looked comfortable as he tossed 2.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Gavin Crogg was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Trace Fountain, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 1-for-3.
Norris was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .375. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Elkhorn only posted a batting average of .087.
Titans
| 04/07/25 @ Elkhorn | 4-2 |
| 04/04/25 @ Blair | 13-3 |
| 04/01/25 @ Lincoln Northwest | 10-2 |
| 03/29/25 @ Waverly | 7-5 |
| 03/28/25 @ Lincoln Northeast | 7-3 |
| 03/28/25 @ Standing Bear | 13-0 |
Norris' victory was their sixth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-2. The road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.5 runs on average over those games. As for Elkhorn, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-7 record this season.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Norris will face off against rival Lincoln Southeast at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Elkhorn is set to square off against their familiar foe Gretna at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
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