After some red-hot attacks at the plate in their last seven contests, Beachwood finally came back down to earth on Monday. They lost 19-0 to the West Geauga Wolverines. The game marked the first time this year in which Beachwood was not able to get on the board.
For West Geauga's part, Dayana Malone and Lely Percassi made a splash while hitting and pitching. Throwing, Malone tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Percassi tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Malone has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Malone scored two runs while going 1-for-3, while Percassi scored three runs while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Morgan Atwara was a standout: she went 4-for-4 with a home run, five RBI, and three runs. The team also got some help courtesy of Shaylynn Rogaski, who scored three runs and stole a base while going 3-for-4.
Beachwood's loss ended an eight-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 6-2. As for West Geauga, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Beachwood will take on Orange at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. As for West Geauga, they will stay at home for another game and welcome Kenston at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. West Geauga is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 13.3 runs per game this season.
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