Olmsted Falls had lost six straight at home dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 3-4 to make it seven. They took a 5-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the North Ridgeville Rangers. The match marked the first time this season in which the Bulldogs were not able to get on the board.
As for North Ridgeville, the win was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 8-1. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.0 runs over those games.
For North Ridgeville's part, Naomi Bottomlee was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 14 over seven innings pitched. Bottomlee has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 4-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double. That double was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Kasey Melvin was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Kailee Pasenow, who went 2-for-4 with one triple.
Olmsted Falls has already played their next game, a 17-5 defeat against Elyria on the 16th. As for North Ridgeville, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 6-3 win against Avon on the 16th.
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