Softball Preview: Beachwood Bison vs. Chagrin Falls Tigers
Beachwood has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Chagrin Falls Tigers at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Beachwood is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 15 runs per game this season.
Last Friday, it was a hard-fought match, but Beachwood had to settle for a 7-6 loss against Chagrin Falls.
For Chagrin Falls' part, Mia Beavers made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She pitched seven innings while giving up four earned (and two unearned) runs off 11 hits. Beavers was also big at the plate, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Gina Ponikvar was incredible, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while getting on base in all four of her plate appearances. She is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now stolen at least one in the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Brigitte Edwards, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Beachwood's defeat dropped their record down to 8-3. As for Chagrin Falls, the win was the seventh in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-4.
Chagrin Falls' pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Beachwood has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 12.4 hits per game. It's a different story for Chagrin Falls, though, as they've been averaging 8.8. Given Beachwood's sizable advantage in that area, Chagrin Falls will need to find a way to close that gap. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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