Softball Recap: Genoa Area Comets vs. Eastwood Eagles
Genoa Area came into Monday's match having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against the Eastwood Eagles by a score of 4-1 on Monday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Genoa Area also won the last time the pair played back in April.
Kaylin Shields made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. Shields has been consistent recently: 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.
Genoa Area's win bumped their record up to 11-9. As for Eastwood, their defeat ended an 18-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 15-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Genoa Area will take on Rossford at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Eastwood, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Otsego at 4:45 p.m.
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