After four games on the road, Norwell is heading back home. They will take on the Marion Giants at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Norwell is strutting in with some hitting muscle, as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
On Tuesday, Norwell made easy work of Fort Wayne Bishop Luers and carried off a 10-3 victory.
Kara Brown spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned (and two unearned) runs on eight hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Norwell let Abby Wagner and Reese Frauhiger loose on the outfield. Wagner went 3-for-5 with four RBI and a double, while Frauhiger went 2-for-4 with a triple, a stolen base, and a run. Another player making a difference was Makayla Young, who went 3-for-4 with an RBI.
Meanwhile, Marion was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. Their rough 14-2 loss to Peru might stick with them for a while.
Marion saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jayonna Davis, who went 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
The win got Norwell back to even at 2-2. As for Marion, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.
Wednesday's matchup will be a test for both team's pitchers. Norwell hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .341. However, it's not like Marion struggles in that department as they've averaged .378. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Everything went Norwell's way against Marion in their previous meeting back in May of 2022 as Norwell made off with a 7-0 victory. Does Norwell have another victory up their sleeve, or will Marion turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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