Panthers
| 04/11/25 vs Rittman | 17-4 |
| 04/09/25 @ Ravenna | 8-4 |
| 04/07/25 vs Streetsboro | 0-10 |
| 04/03/25 @ Field | 1-18 |
| 05/14/24 vs Buckeye | 0-1 |
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Norton). They put the hurt on the Rittman Indians with a sharp 17-4 victory on Friday. With that win, the Panthers brought their scoring average up to 6.5 runs per game.
Alyssa Messer was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). That hit marked the first that she allowed this season. She was also big at the plate, scoring a run and stealing a base while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
In other batting news, Dakota Graham was incredible, going 3-for-4 with two triples, three runs, and four RBI. Those RBI marked the first that she brought in this season. Another player making a difference was Addison Calo, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-3.
Norton always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .657. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Rittman only posted an OBP of .417.
The victory got Norton back to even at 2-2. As for Rittman, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-7 record this season.
Norton will be playing at home against Mogadore at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Wildcats will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Panthers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Rittman, they will head out on the road to challenge Tuslaw at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Indians' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mustangs have averaged an impressive 9.4 runs per game this season.
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