Bluffton was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 7-2 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Norwell Knights. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Bluffton of the 11-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2023.
Averi Petty was cooking despite her team's loss, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 4-for-4.
On Norwell's side, Kara Brown made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Brown has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Brown was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
In other pitching news, Kayla Watkins looked comfortable as she tossed four innings while giving up just two earned runs off five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive pitching appearances.
Back at the plate, Jordan Markley was excellent, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
Bluffton's loss dropped their record down to 10-13. As for Norwell, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 13-7 record this season.
Bluffton does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Norwell, they will head out on the road to challenge Whitko at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. Norwell is coming into the match hot, having won their last four games.
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