Dora was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell just short of the Norwood Pirates by a score of 6-5. Dora was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Norwood apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
For Norwood's part, Cooper Vaughan was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. Vaughan was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, Brady Vaughan was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double.
Dora's loss dropped their record down to 2-7. As for Norwood, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 6-8.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dora will take on Salem at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Norwood, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Mansfield at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Mansfield will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Norwood surely won't give up without a fight.
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