Strongsville hadn't done well against Medina recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Mustangs came out on top against the Battling Bees by a score of 6-1. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 8-3 last Monday.
Addison Heidenhoffer made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. Heidenhoffer was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Emma Hartman
| 05/08/25 @ Medina | 4 |
| 04/24/25 @ Olmsted Falls | 3 |
| 04/21/25 @ St. Joseph Academy | 2 |
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In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emma Hartman, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with one run and one RBI. Those four hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Stacey Mraz, who went 1-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one double.
The victory snapped Strongsville's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 6-9 record. As for Medina, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 9-11.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Strongsville will venture away from home to challenge Rocky River at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Pirates' pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Mustangs' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Medina, they will head out on the road to take on Keystone at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Battling Bees' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wildcats have averaged an impressive 9.2 runs per game this season.
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