Dighton-Rehoboth Regional came tearing into Tuesday's match with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.7 runs) and they left with even more momentum. They walked away with a 9-4 victory over the Norton Lancers. This was payback for Dighton-Rehoboth Regional, who suffered a 5-3 loss the last time these two teams met.
Edy LaTour spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up eight Ks. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in six consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Lucy LaTour and Haleigh Kelley did most of the damage at the plate: LaTour fired off two home runs, four RBI, and a double while going 3-for-4, while Kelley fired off two home runs while going 3-for-3. Another player making a difference was Cam Cloonan, who went 3-for-4 with a home run and three runs.
On Norton's side, they saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Avery Soares, who went 1-for-2 with two RBI.
Dighton-Rehoboth Regional's win bumped their record up to 7-1. As for Norton, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 6-1.
Dighton-Rehoboth Regional will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Bourne at 3:45 p.m. Dighton-Rehoboth Regional's pitching crew has only allowed 2.1 runs per game this season, so Bourne's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Norton, they will be playing at home against Holliston at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Norton will be looking to keep their 18-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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