Normal West had lost four games straight , but after bumping their record up to 8-14 on Thursday that streak is in the rearview. They had just enough and edged out the Heyworth Hornets 9-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Wildcats have posted since April 14th.
Normal West got a massive performance out of Erika Durham, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs Durham has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Rylee Hollings, who went 2-for-3 with three runs and two doubles.
As for Heyworth, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-14 record this season. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat they have suffered since April 8th.
On Heyworth's side, Natalie Kopp made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two runs and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Ellasyn Loudenburg, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
Coming up, Normal West is taking a road trip to face off against Canton at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Little Giants' pitching crew has only allowed four runs per game this season, so the Wildcats' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Heyworth, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Brimfield at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. The Indians will roll in looking for their 17th straight win, something the Hornets surely won't give up without a fight.
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