While Galatia/Thompsonville couldn't quite beat Norris City-Omaha-Enfield on Thursday, the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 12-point loss they were dealt last Tuesday. The Galatia/Thompsonville Bearcats fell just short of the Norris City-Omaha-Enfield Fighting Cardinals by a score of 6-4. Galatia/Thompsonville was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Norris City-Omaha-Enfield apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
For Norris City-Omaha-Enfield's part, Sydnee Sauls made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits. Sauls has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive pitching appearances. Sauls was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a stolen base, two RBI, and a double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Avery Black, who went 3-for-3 with two doubles and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Hannah Taylor, who scored two runs while going 3-for-5.
Galatia/Thompsonville has not been sharp recently as the team has lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season. As for Norris City-Omaha-Enfield, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 4-6.
Coincidentally, the pair will both be playing Pope County the next time they take the field. Norris City-Omaha-Enfield will host Pope County at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, while Galatia/Thompsonville will host them at 4:30 p.m. on April 9th.
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