It came down to the last play, but Nordonia Knights Varsity was on the wrong end of a 6-5 defeat to Willoughby South on Saturday. The game was tied at five with Willoughby South batting in the bottom of the ninth when Heckman singled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run.
Nordonia Knights Varsity lost despite out-hitting Willoughby South ten to nine.
Willoughby South got things moving in the first inning. Woolough singled on a 0-1 count, scoring one run.
In the bottom of the seventh inning, Willoughby South tied things up at five when Heckmansingled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run.
After Nordonia Knights Varsity scored three runs in the top of the third, Willoughby South answered with three of their own. Nordonia Knights Varsity scored when Carmella Hackdoubled on a 3-1 count, scoring three runs. Willoughby South then answered when Woolough doubled on a 1-0 count, scoring one run and Heckman singled on a 1-0 count, scoring two runs.
Richter got the start for Willoughby South. The fireballer lasted two innings, allowing eight hits and five runs while striking out one and walking zero.
Grace Daniels was on the rubber for Nordonia Knights Varsity. The pitcher went three innings, allowing four runs on four hits, striking out one and walking zero. Laney Wilhelmthrew five and a third innings in relief.
Nordonia Knights Varsity socked one home run on the day. Hack had a four bagger in the second inning.
Nordonia Knights Varsity saw the ball well today, racking up ten hits in the game. Hack, Riley Monroe, and Jensen Stehlik all managed multiple hits for Nordonia Knights Varsity. Stehlik, Monroe, and Hack each collected two hits to lead Nordonia Knights Varsity.
Willoughby South collected nine hits on the day. Heckman and Woolough all managed multiple hits for Willoughby South. Heckman went 4-for-5 at the plate to lead Willoughby South in hits.
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