Cleveland dropped to 13-6 on Tuesday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They fell just short of the Grant Generals by a score of 5-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Warriors have suffered since May 20, 2025.
| 05/05/26 @ Grant | 13 |
| 04/29/26 vs Ida B. Wells | 12 |
| 04/28/26 @ Franklin | 8 |
| 04/27/26 vs Roosevelt | 16 |
| 04/24/26 @ Lincoln | 10 |
Jillian Lee put in work while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off seven hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Kailen Steffek was cooking despite her team's loss, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI.
As for Grant, they are on a roll lately: they've won nine of their last ten games. That's provided a nice bump to their 10-7 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.9 runs over those games.
On Grant's side, Hazel Heron spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks.
At the plate, Margot Kalmanson was incredible, going 2-for-4 with one home run and four RBI. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Cleveland will head out to square off against McDaniel at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Warriors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mountain Lions have averaged an impressive 10.5 runs per game this season. As for Grant, they will head out on the road to take on Roosevelt at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.
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