Softball Recap: Champion Golden Flashes vs. Newton Falls Tigers
In what's become a running theme this season, Champion gave their fans yet another huge victory on Monday. They never let the Newton Falls Tigers onto the board and left with a 19-0 win. Champion's offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
Gabrielle Gradishar made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over four innings pitched. Gradishar has been consistent recently: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Gradishar was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off three home runs, four runs, and four RBI while going 3-for-3.
In other batting news, Addison Warzala was incredible, firing off two home runs, five RBI, and three runs while going 3-for-4. Isabella Meyer was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 3-for-4.
Champion pushed their record up to 12-3 with that victory, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Newton Falls, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-15 record this season.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Champion beat Newton Falls by a score of 6-0 later that day.
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