Mentor's game on Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Saturday. They won by a run and slipped past the Green Bulldogs 8-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Cardinals have posted since May 15, 2025.
Sophia Smalley was incredible, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2025. The team also got some help courtesy of Ireland Rainey, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Cardinals
| 04/11/26 vs Green | 42.3% |
| 04/02/26 @ Riverside | 34.4% |
| 03/28/26 @ Teays Valley | 29.4% |
| 04/03/26 @ Berea-Midpark | 18.5% |
| 03/31/26 @ Austintown-Fitch | 15.4% |
Mentor was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .423. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Mentor's victory bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Green, with the defeat, they broke their four-game winning streak and moved their record to 4-2.
Coincidentally, Mentor and Green will both be playing St. Vincent-St. Mary the next time they take the field. The Bulldogs will host the Fighting Irish at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, while the Cardinals will play them later in the day, at 3:00 p.m.
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