NORWICH – Bainbridge-Guilford took an 2-1 early lead on Norwich’s home field but it only lasted until the third inning. Norwich then scored seven runs over the next two innings before cruising to a 18-4 win, taking their streak to seven in a row.
Mike Hagen continued with hot bat, going 4-for-5 at the plate to lead Norwich’s offense. He also came away a triple and four RBIs in the game.
Trey Bates ended the game with three hits while Torin Lawerence, Evan Sylstra and Logan Ford finished with two hits each. As a team, Norwich totaled 18 hits.
“We are starting to hit on all cylinders as a team,” said Norwich head coach Greg Bates. “Once again, Mikey [Hagen] did Mikey again tonight. He’s smashing the ball right now.”
Bainbridge-Guilford went up 2-0 after the top of the first with Garrett Ives’ double to left field, scoring Jose Bivar and Owen Drown. Both of B-G’s runners drew walks to get on base and pt Bivar into scoring position.
Norwich answered with one run in the bottom half of the inning and both teams were held scoreless in the second.
In the bottom of the third, Norwich tied the game and eventually took the lead for good.