Holy Name can finally bid farewell to their four-game losing streak thanks to their game on Tuesday. They had just enough and edged the Normandy Invaders out 3-2. This was a revenge matchup for Holy Name, as the team was forced to settle for an 8-0 defeat when these two played last Monday.
Harrison Frank spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up seven Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Joey Ragone, who went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI. Adam Humenik was another key contributor, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
On Normandy's side, they saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was CLINT ROOT, who went 1-for-3 with an RBI.
Holy Name's win bumped their record up to 4-14. As for Normandy, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 9-10 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Holy Name will square off against Solon at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Solon is coming into the contest with six straight losses at home, meaning Holy Name will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Normandy, they will head out on the road to face off against St. Edward at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Normandy's pitching crew has only allowed 3.6 runs per game this season, so St. Edward's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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