Softball Recap: Genoa Area Comets vs. Airport Jets
After losing to Airport the last time they met, Genoa Area decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Genoa Area Comets walked away with a 7-3 win over the Airport Jets on Saturday.
Kaylin Shields was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. Shields has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Shields was also big at the plate, scoring two runs while going 1-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Makayla Magrum, who went 2-for-3 with a home run, three RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Maddie Bronowski, who went 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
Genoa Area has been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 10-6 record this season. As for Airport, their loss dropped their record down to 7-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Genoa Area will face off against Oak Harbor at 4:45 p.m. on Monday. Genoa Area's pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so Oak Harbor's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Airport, they will head out on the road to challenge Milan at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Airport is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road.
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