Norfolk has not done well against Columbus recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Saturday. The Norfolk Panthers had just enough and edged the Columbus Discoverers out 2-1. That's more bragging rights for Norfolk, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Brenden Flood looked comfortable as he didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out seven over four innings pitched.
At the plate, Norfolk's win was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Ethan Synovec, who went 2-for-3 with a triple, a run, and a double.
On Columbus' side, Matthew Krueger was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he pitched five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits.
On the hitting side, Columbus saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Sawyer Kimberling, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI.
Norfolk's victory ended a five-game drought at home and bumped them up to 5-10. As for Columbus, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-13.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Norfolk will take on Lincoln Northeast at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Lincoln Northeast and Norfolk are at an even 5-5 over their past ten head-to-heads. As for Columbus, they will be playing at home against Elkhorn on Tuesday.
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