Norwalk is a perfect 10-0 against Firebaugh since May of 2021 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. Norwalk will challenge Firebaugh at 3:15 p.m. Firebaugh took a loss in their last game and will be looking to turn the tables on Norwalk, who comes in off a win.
Norwalk headed into their last matchup having not scored more than two runs for three straight, but Dominguez let them put that streak behind them. Norwalk was the clear victor by a 19-0 margin over Dominguez on Thursday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Lancers as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Alyssa Hurst
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Alyssa Hurst made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out seven over five innings pitched. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-low in walks (zero). She was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring four runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in hits (two).
In other batting news, Nayeli Sanchez was a standout: she fired off two home runs, two stolen bases, and three runs while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances. The dominant performance also gave her a new career-high in RBI (three). Mariah Favela was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing five bases while going 3-for-3.
Norwalk always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .667. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 17 runs the game before, Firebaugh was a bit more limited in their contest on Tuesday. They lost 16-1 to Warren.
Norwalk's record is now 3-8-1. As for Firebaugh, their loss was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 4-5.
Norwalk took their victory against Firebaugh when the teams last played back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 18-1. The rematch might be a little tougher for Norwalk since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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