North had lost seven straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 4-10 to make it eight. They came up short against the Mentor Cardinals, falling 17-2. The Rangers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cardinals apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
North saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Olivia Credico, who went 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That double was Credico's first of the season.
As for Mentor, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-6. That looming 17-2 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for them yet this season.
On Mentor's side, Maggie Haydu made a splash while hitting and pitching. She struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). Haydu has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and four RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Ireland Rainey was incredible, going 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. Sophia Smalley was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. North will take on South at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Mentor, they will face off against Brunswick at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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