Norwell had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They were the clear victor by a 12-4 margin over the Bellmont Braves on Thursday. Norwell might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team's won ten matchups by seven runs or more this season.
Sami Lemler spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Norwell let Makayla Young and Reese Frauhiger loose on the outfield. Young went 2-for-3 with a home run, two runs, and two RBI, while Frauhiger scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Nevada Lenwell was another key contributor, going 3-for-4 with three RBI.
On Bellmont's side, Sami Christen made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Emily Bleke, who went 1-for-4 with a home run.
The win was the eighth in a row for Norwell, bringing their record for this year to 17-7. As for Bellmont, their loss dropped their record down to 15-8.
As of now, neither Norwell nor Bellmont have any future games scheduled.
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