The Geneva Eagles will head out on the road to face off against the Boardman Spartans at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Geneva is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.4 runs per game this season.
Geneva will roll into the matchup after a wild two-game stretch: they didn't score any runs on Wednesday, then bounced right back against Brush on Thursday. The Eagles blew past the Arcs 19-6. The win was some much needed relief for the Eagles as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Annabelle Bragg made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing five innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off six hits. Bragg was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double.
Caidyn Siegel
| 05/15/25 vs Brush | 4 |
| 05/14/25 vs Edgewood | 1 |
| 05/13/25 @ Edgewood | 1 |
| 05/08/25 @ West Geauga | 1 |
| 05/07/25 @ Madison | 1 |
| + 11 more games |
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Caidyn Siegel, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with two stolen bases, three runs, and four RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Cora Brace, who got on base in all three of her plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Geneva was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .464. They are 5-1 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Meanwhile, Boardman entered their tilt with Jefferson Area on Monday with three consecutive wins, and they'll enter their next game with four. They walked away with a 7-2 victory over the Falcons.
Gabi Sferra spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on four hits and racked up 12 Ks.
At the plate, Addie Rudge was excellent, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one triple and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Kenzie Cherne, who went 1-for-2 with three RBI and one double.
Boardman pushed their record up to 21-4 with the win, which was their third straight at home. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.0 runs over those games. As for Geneva, their record is now 10-13.
Tuesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Geneva hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .317. However, it's not like Boardman struggles in that department as they've averaged .352. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
