Norristown's game last Friday was a tough loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They came out on top against the Academy Park Knights by a score of 12-0 (the very same score they lost by in their prior game). The high-scoring effort was just what Norristown needed considering they were shutout in their previous game.
Chase Logan made a big impact no matter where he played. On the mound, he tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (he also didn't allow any walks). Logan was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
In other pitching news, Matt Leary looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk).
Logan wasn't the only one making solid contact as seven players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Justin Fryer, who scored two runs and stole four bases while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Jackson Tatum, who went 1-for-3 with two RBI.
Norristown pushed their record up to 5-1 with that victory, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.8 runs per game. As for Academy Park, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 1-3.
Norristown will head out on the road to square off against Phoenixville at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Academy Park, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Chichester at 3:45 p.m.
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