Lake Norman had to endure a six-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They blew past the Hickory Ridge Ragin' Bulls 13-1. That 12 run margin sets a new team best for Lake Norman this season.
Lake Norman got a great performance from Caden Beaver as he didn't allow a single earned run over 5.1 innings pitched.
At the plate, Gabe Gutter was a standout: he scored two runs and stole four bases while getting on base in all five of his plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Tyler Sumner, who scored two runs and stole two bases while going 3-for-5.
Lake Norman now has a winning record of 11-10. As for Hickory Ridge, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-9 record this season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lake Norman will challenge Mooresville at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Hickory Ridge, they will head out on the road to square off against Northwest Cabarrus at 7:00 p.m. on Monday. Northwest Cabarrus is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 6.6 runs per game this season.
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