The Northwestern Huskies will head out on the road to square off against the Norwayne Bobcats at 5:15 p.m. on Monday. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
On Saturday, Northwestern didn't have quite enough to beat Mapleton and fell 10-9. The Huskies have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Alysa Troyan put in work no matter where she played. She struck out six batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and four unearned) runs off six hits. Troyan was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two runs and one triple.
In other batting news, Gabby Cuber was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs. That home run was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Nevaeh Kirk, who scored a run while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, Norwayne lost 18-6 to Lexington on Saturday. The matchup marked the Bobcats' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Having lost for the first time this season, Norwayne fell to 5-1. As for Northwestern, their defeat dropped their record down to 5-4.
Monday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Northwestern has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .435. However, it's not like Norwayne struggles in that department as they've averaged .505. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Northwestern suffered a grim 12-3 defeat to Norwayne when the teams last played back in April of 2023. Can the Huskies avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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