Softball Game Preview: Garfield Heights Bulldogs vs. Maple Heights Mustangs

Garfield Heights is on a four-game streak of home losses dating back to last season, and Maple Heights an eight-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Monday. The Garfield Heights Bulldogs will look to defend their home field against the Maple Heights Mustangs at 4:30 p.m. Garfield Heights will be strutting in after a win while Maple Heights will be coming in after a loss.

Garfield Heights is headed in fresh off scoring the most runs they have all season. Everything went their way against Warrensville Heights on Wednesday as they made off with a 16-7 victory. The Bulldogs not only won on Wednesday, but they posted their biggest win since April 19, 2024 (when they won 26-8).

Bedford hit Maple Heights with a five-run fourth inning on Wednesday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Mustangs lost 11-4 to the Bearcats.

Maple Heights' defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Garfield Heights, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-4.

Garfield Heights suffered a grim 13-1 defeat to Maple Heights when the teams last played back in April of 2024. Will the Bulldogs have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.