Softball Recap: Wadsworth Grizzlies vs. Brecksville-Broadview Heights Bees
Wadsworth might've scored the first runs on Monday, but it was Brecksville-Broadview Heights who claimed the real prize. The Wadsworth Grizzlies fell just short of the Brecksville-Broadview Heights Bees by a score of 4-3. The defeat continues a trend for Wadsworth in their matchups with Brecksville-Broadview Heights: they've now lost eight in a row.
For Brecksville-Broadview Heights' part, Anna Wise made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits (and only one walk). Wise has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 13 consecutive pitching appearances. Wise was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run and three RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Rowan Weber, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with a double and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Gianna Roth, who scored two runs while going 1-for-4.
Wadsworth's loss dropped their record down to 4-8. As for Brecksville-Broadview Heights, their win was their ninth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 18-4.
Wadsworth will challenge Midview at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Midview will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Wadsworth surely won't give up without a fight. As for Brecksville-Broadview Heights, they will be playing at home against Nordonia at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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