Norfolk was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat dating back to last season. They took a 4-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Grand Island Islanders. The Panthers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Islanders apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in August of 2024.
Rory Vrbsky spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on six hits and racked up nine Ks.
Norfolk's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3. As for Grand Island, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Norfolk will square off against rival Lincoln Northeast at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Grand Island is set to face off against their familiar foe Pius X on Thursday.
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