Softball Game Preview: Grandview Heights Bobcats vs. Franklin Heights Falcons

The Grandview Heights Bobcats will take on the Franklin Heights Falcons at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. The timing is sure in Grandview Heights' favor as the team sits on four straight wins at home while Franklin Heights has been banged up by 15 consecutive losses on the road dating back to last season.

Grandview Heights had been on a six-game streak of scoring at least ten runs, but Buckeye Valley put an end to it on Monday. The Bobcats came up short against the Barons, falling 14-2.

Grandview Heights saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ejheni Mdivanian, who went 1-for-2 with one RBI. Tatum Lusher also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.

Bexley hit Franklin Heights with a five-run seventh inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Falcons fell just short of the Lions by a score of 9-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat the Falcons have suffered since April 13, 2024.

Brianna Flores-Perez led a balanced group of hitters, going a perfect 4-for-4 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Ryleigh Daniel, who went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and one double.

Grandview Heights' loss dropped their record down to 6-2. As for Franklin Heights, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-14.

Wednesday's match might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Grandview Heights has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .551. However, it's not like Franklin Heights struggles in that department as they've averaged .509. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.

Grandview Heights took their win against Franklin Heights in their previous matchup two weeks ago by a conclusive 27-19 score. Will the Bobcats repeat their success, or do the Falcons have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.