Norris extended their losing streak to three on Tuesday, dropping them down to 11-8. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 3-2 heartbreaker at the hands of the York Dukes. The Titans were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Dukes apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2025.
Lane Druba was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out six batters over 4.1 innings while giving up just one earned run off five hits. That's the fewest earned runs he has allowed over his last three contests.
At the plate, Norris saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Aleks Lewis, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one double.
As for York, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a nice bump to their 9-5 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.8 runs over those games.
On York's side, Jackson Rempel spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned (and one unearned) run on seven hits.
We've got plenty of inter-district action coming up soon. Norris will take on rival Lincoln Southwest at 12:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, York is set to square off against their familiar foe Central City at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday.
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