Columbus hasn't had much luck against Norfolk recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Discoverers will host the Panthers at 5:00 p.m. Columbus has given up an average of 8.6 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Norfolk hit Columbus with a nine-run third inning on Saturday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Discoverers came up short against the Panthers, falling 13-3.
For Norfolk's part, the team relied heavily on Brynn Peterson, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one double. That's the most RBI Peterson has posted over her last 13 games. Claire Hopkins was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs and one RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Norfolk kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. They are 5-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Norfolk's defeat dropped their record down to 12-18. As for Columbus, their loss dropped their record down to 5-16.
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