Softball Recap: Orange Sets Scoring Season-High Against Beachwood

Lions

Team Score (Highest)

04/22/25 @ Beachwood	22
04/09/25 vs Hawken	18
04/16/25 @ Chagrin Falls	17
04/17/25 vs Harding	11
03/31/25 @ Cardinal	11

Orange took a 13-run loss the last time they faced off against Beachwood, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Lions came out on top in a nail-biter against the Bison on Tuesday, sneaking past 22-20. The Lions' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.

Clare Hess made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and 18 unearned) runs off seven hits. Hess was also big at the plate, going 2-for-5 with two runs and two RBI.

In other batting news, Kelsey Lewis was incredible, going 3-for-5 with six RBI, two triples, and three runs. She has been hot recently, having also posted at least one stolen base the last four times she's played. Another player making a difference was Emily Utech, who went 3-for-5 with four runs and four RBI.

Orange was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .395. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.

The victory got Orange back to even at 4-4. As for Beachwood, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.

We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Orange will square off against rival Harvey at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Beachwood is set to face off against their familiar foe Chagrin Falls at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday.