It may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Olmsted Falls ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They skirted past the Vermilion Sailors 3-1.

Brayden Cooney
| 05/09/26 @ Brecksville-Broadview Heights | 4 |
| 04/23/26 @ Westlake | 4 |
| 04/17/26 vs Brookside | 2 |
| 04/09/26 @ St. Francis DeSales | 2 |
| 05/15/26 @ Vermilion | 1 |
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Brayden Cooney spent all eight innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on seven hits. Olmsted Falls is 4-2 when Cooney allows two or fewer earned runs, but 7-10 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Liam Murray was excellent, going 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run. Another player making a difference was Ryan Kessen, who went 1-for-5 with one triple and two RBI.
Olmsted Falls' victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-12. As for Vermilion, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-13.
Looking ahead, Olmsted Falls will venture away from home to face off against Normandy at 5:15 p.m. on Monday. As for Vermilion, they will welcome North Olmsted at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Sailors are facing the Eagles at the right time seeing as the Eagles are stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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