Pirates
| 04/23/25 @ Oberlin | 18 |
| 05/08/25 vs Oberlin | 16 |
| 05/01/25 @ Clearview | 14 |
| 04/15/25 vs Clearview | 14 |
| 04/22/25 vs Brookside | 11 |
Black River barely beat Firelands the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Pirates were the clear victors by a 14-6 margin over the Falcons on Friday. The Pirates might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won 11 games by six runs or more this season.
Abbey Kiser made a splash no matter where she played. She struck out 11 batters over seven innings while giving up three earned (and three unearned) runs off ten hits (and only one walk). That's the most strikeouts she has posted since back in April. She was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and one double.
In other batting news, Mallory Eckert was incredible, going 1-for-5 with two stolen bases, three runs, and three RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April. Mia Rosales also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
The victory was the third in a row for Black River, bringing their record up to 13-7. Those wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.3 runs over those games. As for Firelands, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-10 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Black River will take on Loudonville in a tournament on Wednesday. As for Firelands, they will square off against Brookside at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Falcons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Cardinals have averaged an impressive 7.8 runs per game this season.
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