The Norton Panthers will face off against the Coventry Comets at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Fans were treated to a battle of the Panthers on Friday. Norton came up short against Manchester, falling 17-7. Norton has now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Norton saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Alyssa Messer, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI. Another was Gianna Calhoun, who went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Coventry lost 9-3 to Northwest on Thursday. The Comets haven't had much luck with the Indians recently, as the team has come up short the last three times they've met.
Scarlet Dineff made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. Isabella Smith was another key player, going 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
Norton's defeat dropped their record down to 11-7. As for Coventry, their loss dropped their record down to 11-6.
Monday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Norton has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .438. However, it's not like Coventry struggles in that department as they've averaged .450. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
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