The Independence Blue Devils will head out to take on the Medina Bees at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Medina will be up against a hot Independence team: the squad just extended their winning streak to 11. The Blue Devils blew past Harding 19-3 on Wednesday.
Lila Manfredonia
| 05/13/26 vs Harding | 8 |
| 05/11/26 @ Perry | 18 |
| 05/07/26 vs Beachwood | 14 |
| 05/06/26 vs North Olmsted | 13 |
| 04/30/26 vs Cuyahoga Heights | 13 |
| + 6 more games |
Lila Manfredonia made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out eight batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in 11 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple.
In other batting news, Brooke Vollman and Bella Iacianci did most of the damage at the plate: Vollman went 2-for-3 with three stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs, while Iacianci went a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That's the most hits Iacianci has posted since back in March. Melina Rodriguez was another key player, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one triple, one run, and one RBI.
Meanwhile, Medina made easy work of West Holmes on Thursday and carried off a 14-4 victory.
Brooke Housum spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned runs on eight hits.
At the plate, Bailey McCoy was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with two triples, four RBI, and two runs. Another player making a difference was Ryann Allar, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, four RBI, and two runs.
Medina kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 17 hits. They are a perfect 13-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Medina's win bumped their record up to 17-6. As for Independence, their victory bumped their record up to 13-3.
Friday's contest might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Independence has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .513. However, it's not like Medina struggles in that department as they've averaged .477. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more softball content.
