Softball Preview: Genoa Area Comets vs. Rossford Bulldogs
Genoa Area is 8-0-1 against Rossford since April of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Wednesday. The Genoa Area Comets will be playing in front of their home fans against the Rossford Bulldogs at 4:45 p.m. Genoa Area's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Rossford's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Having struggled with three losses in a row, Genoa Area finally turned things around against Eastwood on Monday. Genoa Area came out on top against Eastwood by a score of 4-1.
Kaylin Shields made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. Shields has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive pitching appearances. Shields was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emersen Bickel, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Courtney Chapinski, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
Meanwhile, Rossford fell victim to Oak Harbor and their airtight pitching crew on Friday. They lost 13-0 to the Rockets. Rossford just can't catch a break and has now endured three defeats in a row.
Genoa Area's victory bumped their record up to 11-9. As for Rossford, their loss dropped their record down to 6-12.
Genoa Area took their win against Rossford when the teams last played two weeks ago by a conclusive 12-0. Will Genoa Area repeat their success, or does Rossford have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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