After low-scoring totals in their previous three contests, Grayville brought some dynamite into their most recent game. They came out on top against the Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Fighting Cardinals by a score of 13-8 on Thursday. Considering Grayville's hitters had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
Nevaeh Kissee was incredible, scoring three runs and stealing four bases while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances. The team also got some help courtesy of Jalie Bradfield, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in four of her five plate appearances.
On Norris City-Omaha-Enfield's side, Elise Hortin made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4. Journee Williams was another key contributor, scoring a run and stealing three bases while getting on base in two of her four plate appearances.
Even though they lost, Norris City-Omaha-Enfield didn't let batters stay on the plate for long and finished the game with 11 strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Grayville only tossed three.
Grayville's win bumped their record up to 4-15. As for Norris City-Omaha-Enfield, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 11-13.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Grayville is on the road again on Monday to play Odin/Patoka/Sandoval at 4:30 p.m. Odin/Patoka/Sandoval is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.6 runs per game this season. As for Norris City-Omaha-Enfield, they will head out on the road to face off against Wayne City at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Wayne City is coming into the matchup with three straight losses at home, meaning Norris City-Omaha-Enfield will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory.
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