Softball Game Preview: Geneva Eagles vs. Edgewood Warriors

Geneva hasn't had much luck against Edgewood recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Eagles will welcome the Warriors at 5:00 p.m. Geneva is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.6 runs per game this season.

Geneva is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. They put the hurt on Lakeside with a sharp 28-3 victory on Wednesday. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Eagles.

Savannah Burton

Stolen Base (Career)

04/30/25 vs Lakeside	4
04/01/25 vs St. John	3
04/14/25 @ Lakeside	2
04/24/25 vs Conneaut	1
04/22/25 vs Berkshire	1

Annabelle Bragg and Savannah Burton were major factors no matter where they played. Throwing, Bragg pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Burton tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. Bragg has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 11 consecutive appearances. At the plate, Bragg went 1-for-4 with four runs, two stolen bases, and two RBI, while Burton went 2-for-5 with four stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. Those four stolen bases gave Burton a new career-high.

In other batting news, Claire Cafaro was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with three stolen bases, five RBI, and three runs. With that strong performance, she is now averaging an impressive 1.1 stolen bases per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Finley Mongell, who went 3-for-4 with five RBI, three runs, and one stolen base.

Geneva always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .696. They are a perfect 3-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.

Meanwhile, after a string of eight wins, Edgewood's good fortune finally ran out on Wednesday. They lost 6-0 to Perry. The game marked the first time this season in which the Warriors were not able to get on the board.

Edgewood's defeat dropped their record down to 9-2. As for Geneva, the win got them back to even at 8-8.

Geneva couldn't quite finish off Edgewood when the teams last played back in April of 2024 and fell 4-2. Can the Eagles avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.