It may have taken ten innings to finish the job, but Steubenville ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Canfield Cardinals, sneaking past 11-9. The high-scoring performance was a welcome turnaround for the Big Red's hitters, who had struggled in the games prior.
Sadie Edwards
| 05/09/26 vs Canfield | 6 |
| 04/02/26 @ Wheeling Park | 4 |
| 04/17/26 @ Indian Valley | 2 |
| 04/08/26 @ Edison | 2 |
| 04/06/26 vs University | 2 |
The team relied heavily on Sadie Edwards, who fired off two home runs, six RBI, and three runs while going 4-for-5. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Sagan Smarrella, who went 3-for-6 with three runs and two RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Steubenville kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They are a perfect 8-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
The win made it two in a row for Steubenville and bumps their season record up to 13-7. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.5 runs across that stretch. As for Canfield, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 10-9 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Steubenville will welcome Tri-Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Big Red's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Scotties have averaged an impressive 6.8 runs per game this season. As for Canfield, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Cardinal Mooney at 5:00 p.m. Cardinal Mooney's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Canfield's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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