Rittman had lost five straight on the road, but on Tuesday they dropped down to 5-18 to make it six. They came up short against the Norwayne Bobcats, falling 15-0. That's two games in a row now that the Indians have lost by exactly 15 runs.
Rittman saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Reese Smith, who went 1-for-2 with one triple. That triple marked the first that Smith has hit this season.
As for Norwayne, they are on a roll lately: they've won 12 of their last 13 contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-2 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.5 runs over those games.
On Norwayne's side, Abby Workman was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out nine over five innings pitched. Workman was also big at the plate, going a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs, one triple, and two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted over her last 11 matchups.
In other batting news, MaKenna Heyden was excellent, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. She is on a roll when it comes to hits, as she's now got three or more in each of the last four games she's played. Maddy Workman was another key player, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and one run.
Looking ahead, Rittman is taking a road trip to challenge Wellsville at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Norwayne will be paying especially close attention to the Indians' game: after the Indians face off against the Tigers, they'll take on Norwayne again at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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