Norwin scored the most runs they've had all season to find success on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 10-1 margin over the Butler Golden Tornado. The team's explosion at the plate also rewarded Norwin with their most commanding win of the season.
For Butler's part, Kelsey Ogin spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and eight unearned) runs on 12 hits and racked up eight Ks. Ogin has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts every time she's pitched this season.
At the plate, Alley Bartley made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-3.
The win (which was Norwin's third in a row) raised their record to 5-2. As for Butler, they dropped their record down to 2-6 with that loss, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Norwin will take on Baldwin at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Norwin's pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so Baldwin's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Butler, they will head out on the road to square off against North Allegheny at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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