Cuyahoga Falls hasn't had much luck against Tallmadge recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Black Tigers will host the Blue Devils at 5:00 p.m. Cuyahoga Falls is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
Cuyahoga Falls will roll into the matchup after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up two runs on Wednesday, then bounced right back against Valley Forge on Thursday. The Black Tigers were the clear victors by an 11-1 margin over the Patriots. The victory was some much needed relief for the Black Tigers as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Ash Walker
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Ash Walker spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered a run (which was unearned) on five hits and racked up nine Ks. Those nine strikeouts set a new season-high mark for her.
On the hitting side, Cuyahoga Falls got a massive performance out of Madi Davis, who went 3-for-4 with two triples, three runs, and two RBI. That's the most triples Davis has posted since back in March. MJ Mastrodonato was another key player, going 3-for-4 with three stolen bases, three runs, and one double.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Cuyahoga Falls kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They are 3-1 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, Tallmadge didn't have quite enough to beat Aurora on Wednesday and fell 6-5. The loss continues a trend for the Blue Devils in their meetings with the Greenmen: they've now lost five in a row.
Leila Staszak made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and fired off two home runs, three runs, and three RBI while going 4-for-4. She has been hot recently, having posted three or more hits the last three times she's played.
Cuyahoga Falls' win bumped their record up to 3-8. As for Tallmadge, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-7.
Tallmadge's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Cuyahoga Falls has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.4 hits per game. It's a different story for Tallmadge, though, as they've been averaging 8.9 hits. Given Cuyahoga Falls' sizable advantage in that area, the Blue Devils will need to find a way to close that gap.
Cuyahoga Falls might still be hurting after the 12-2 loss they got from Tallmadge in their previous matchup on April 4th. Will the Black Tigers have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
