Steele came out on top against Keystone on Friday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run sixth inning. The Comets took their matchup against the Wildcats 6-1. That's more bragging rights for the Comets, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Karina Shuster
| 05/16/25 @ Keystone | 9 |
| 05/15/25 @ Berea-Midpark | 5 |
| 05/13/25 vs Strongsville | 12 |
| 05/12/25 vs Avon Lake | 13 |
| 05/07/25 @ Elyria | 7 |
| + 13 more games |
Karina Shuster spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on five hits and racked up nine Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 18 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Allie Jackson, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Isabella Thomas-Friend was another key player, going 2-for-3 with one run and one double.
Steele hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Keystone struck out nine times.
Steele is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 18-8 record this season. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Keystone, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-9.
Steele and Keystone are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Comets will welcome Hudson at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Keystone, they will face off against South Range at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Wildcats will need to watch out since the Raiders have now posted at least ten runs in their last four contests.
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