If Norris was riding high fresh off their 8-0 takedown of Byng on Saturday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Titans fell just short of the Blair Bears by a score of 9-8 on Saturday. The Titans were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Bears earlier this season, when they won 11-10.
Norris got a good showing from Embrie Bednar, who pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Bednar has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in ten consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Norris saw seven different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Reese Behrends, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, five RBI, and one double. Marlee Pavelka was another, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Norris' defeat dropped their record down to 10-5. As for Blair, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 12-4.
Looking ahead, Norris will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Elkhorn North at 6:30 p.m. As for Blair, they will venture away from home to take on Ralston at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Rams' pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so the Bears' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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