The Shaker Heights Red Raiders will square off against the Strongsville Mustangs at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Shaker Heights is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 11.6 runs per game this season.
Shaker Heights is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Solon just ended the team's five-game winning streak on Friday. They lost 11-5 to the Comets.
Scout Harvey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and nine unearned) runs on nine hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Shaker Heights saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Melanie Fogerty, who went 3-for-4 with two runs.
Strongsville might be feeling deja-vu: they lost 8-4 to Jackson, which was the same score (and result) they got the week prior. The Mustangs have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Shaker Heights' loss dropped their record down to 12-5. As for Strongsville, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-11.
Strongsville's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Shaker Heights has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .484. It's a different story for Strongsville, though, as they've only averaged .303. Will they be able to contain Shaker Heights' hitters?
Shaker Heights came out on top in a nail-biter against Strongsville in their previous meeting back in April, sneaking past 4-2. Will the Red Raiders repeat their success, or do the Mustangs have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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