Cleveland and McDaniel are an even 5-5 against one another since April of 2023, but likely not for long. The Warriors are taking a road trip to take on the Mountain Lions at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Cleveland is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.9 runs per game this season.
Cleveland is headed into the game having just suffered their closest loss since May 20, 2025 on Tuesday. They fell just short of Grant by a score of 5-3. The Warriors' defeat signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
| 05/05/26 @ Grant | 13 |
| 04/29/26 vs Ida B. Wells | 12 |
| 04/28/26 @ Franklin | 8 |
| 04/27/26 vs Roosevelt | 16 |
| 04/24/26 @ Lincoln | 10 |
Jillian Lee put in work no matter where she played. She struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Kailen Steffek made the most of her time in the batter's box despite the final result and got on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI.
Meanwhile, McDaniel came tearing into Tuesday's contest with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 11.3 runs), and they left with even more momentum. They skirted past the Guardians 8-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Mountain Lions have posted since March 24th.
Like Cleveland, McDaniel also got a great game from a two-way player: Amira Edwards. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing seven innings while giving up just one earned (and five unearned) runs off three hits. Edwards was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
In other batting news, Kaylie Schmitz was incredible, going 2-for-5 with one home run and three RBI. That home run was her first of the season. Another player making a difference was Brylee Scott, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one run, and one RBI.
McDaniel's record now sits at 12-8. As for Cleveland, their loss dropped their record down to 13-6.
Wednesday's matchup might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Cleveland has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .459. However, it's not like McDaniel struggles in that department as they've averaged .482. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Cleveland came up short against McDaniel in their previous meeting two weeks ago, falling 14-9. Can the Warriors avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
