Cloverleaf extended their losing streak to nine on Monday, dropping their season record down to 3-14 in the process. They came up short against the Norton Panthers, falling 19-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Panthers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 6-3 two weeks ago.
As for Norton, their win bumped their record up to 6-7-1. Their hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
For Norton's part, Tatum Harris made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She pitched seven innings while giving up just one earned run off eight hits. Harris was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-5 with one home run, six RBI, and one double. She has been hot recently, having posted at least one home run the last three times she's played.
In other batting news, Chloe Womble was incredible, getting on base in five of her six plate appearances with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Those three runs gave her a new career-high. Dakota Graham was another key player, getting on base in five of her six plate appearances with three runs and one double.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Cloverleaf will square off against rival Field at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Norton is set to challenge their familiar foe Woodridge at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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