Softball Recap: North Ridgeville Picks Up Fifth Consecutive Win

Rangers

Margin (Wins)

04/17/25 @ Elyria	21
04/28/25 @ Avon Lake	19
03/29/25 vs Medina	12
04/03/25 vs Midview	10
04/04/25 vs Elyria	9

North Ridgeville won the last time they faced Avon Lake and things went their way on Monday too. The Rangers blew past the Shoremen 21-2. Considering the Rangers have won six matchups by more than six runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.

Naomi Bottomlee made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up just two earned runs off one hit (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with three runs, one stolen base, and one double.

In other pitching news, Selena Bottomlee looked comfortable as she tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.

Back at the plate, North Ridgeville got a massive performance out of Paige Piccolomini, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, four runs, and five RBI. Those three hits gave Piccolomini a new career-high. Kasey Melvin was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and four RBI.

North Ridgeville lost a few balls and finished the game with three home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.

The victory was the fifth in a row for North Ridgeville, bringing their record up to 15-3. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.4 runs on average over those games. As for Avon Lake, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-9 record this season.

Coincidentally, North Ridgeville and Avon Lake will both be playing Steele the next time they take the field. The Shoremen will host the Comets at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Rangers will host them at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday.