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potentially win the series if we take
Friday. And if we lose Friday, Norty
can get us back on track by shutting
them down the next day," he said. "It's
played out in both fashions this year."
Aoki said he had no trouble convincing a younger Norton that he needed
to spend his time with pitchers rather
than trying to turn his prolific high
school career at the plate into a similar
calling card in college. Norton still participates in bating practice on a regular
basis and would be the first man to fill
in at shortstop if current starter Lane
Richards wasn't in the lineup. He's
also a viable option as a pinch hitter on
days when he isn't pitching.
Norton said he, of course, wishes he
had more than three at-bats so far this
season, but knows he is in no position
to complain.
"You want your cake and you want
to eat it, too," he said. "I want to be the
best pitcher and the best hitter; that's
just not my role on the team right
now." ✦
Irish Roundup
Fencing
Notre Dame came up seven points shy of a national championship in fencing in late March. The
Irish had two women claim individual national titles, but fell just short as a team, losing to Princeton.
Freshman Lee Kiefer (left) captured an NCAA title in the foil after winning 22 of her 23 bouts in the
finals.
photo courtesy Pete LaFluer/CF360
