Beachwood is on a three-game streak of home losses, and Kirtland a 16-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. However, someone's due for a change in luck on Tuesday. The Beachwood Bison will be playing at home against the Kirtland Hornets at 4:30 p.m. Beachwood has given up an average of 17.5 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Beachwood came up short against Kirtland on Thursday, falling 17-3.
For Kirtland's part, Julia Cottrell was a major factor no matter where she played. On the mound, she pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Cottrell was also stellar in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those three hits gave her a new career-high.
In other pitching news, Gracie Svigel looked comfortable as she tossed three innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances.
Back at the plate, the team relied heavily on Maggie Kothera, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with four RBI, two runs, and one stolen base. She has been hot recently, having posted three or more hits the last four times she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Adison Fleming, who went 1-for-4 with three stolen bases and three runs.
Beachwood's defeat dropped their record down to 1-7. As for Kirtland, their loss dropped their record down to 4-8.
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