Heritage proved they can win big on Wednesday (they won by 20) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They skirted past the Norwell Knights 4-3. That's more bragging rights for the Patriots, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Elijah Rauner was a major factor no matter where he played. He pitched one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run. That stolen base was his first of the season.
Rauner wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Iestyn Roe, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI. Lucas Taylor also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Patriots
| 04/17/25 @ Norwell | 4-3 |
| 04/16/25 vs Fort Wayne North Side | 20-0 |
| 04/11/25 @ Fort Wayne South Side | 12-2 |
The victory was the third in a row for Heritage, bringing their record up to 4-1. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs over those games. As for Norwell, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Heritage will head out to square off against Whitko at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Patriots will need to watch out since the Wildcats have now posted at least ten runs in their last three contests. As for Norwell, they will take on Logansport in a tournament on Saturday.
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