Normandy's game last Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Monday. They walked away with a 6-2 win over the Rocky River Pirates. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Normandy also won the last time the pair played back in March of 2023.
Izzy Akin made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Akin was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Akin wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Savannah Hardy, who scored two runs while going 1-for-2.
On Rocky River's side, Reagan Kane spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up 13 Ks.
Even though they lost, Rocky River didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 13 strikeouts. That's the most strikeouts they've managed all season.
The victory got Normandy back to even at 11-11. As for Rocky River, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 12-13 record this season.
Normandy does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Rocky River, they have the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Columbia at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Rocky River is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.2 runs per game this season.
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