Cardinals
| 05/13/25 vs Kirtland | 9-7 |
| 05/12/25 @ North | 6-3 |
| 05/09/25 @ University School | 4-1 |
Mentor waltzed into their contest on Tuesday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They skirted past the Kirtland Hornets 9-7. That's more bragging rights for the Cardinals, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Peter Kennedy looked comfortable as he tossed 3.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off three hits.
On the hitting side, Austin Vanhuss and Jake McCartney did most of the damage at the plate: Vanhuss got on base in all four of his plate appearances with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI, while McCartney went 2-for-4 with one home run and three RBI. McCartney is on a roll when it comes to home runs, as he's now launched at least one in each of the last three games he's played. Josh Wieland also deserves some recognition as he hit his first triple of the season.
Mentor's record now sits at 16-4. As for Kirtland, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-4 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mentor will host St. Ignatius at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Wildcats' pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so the Cardinals' hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Kirtland, they will welcome St. John at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Hornets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Fighting Herald have averaged an impressive 10.6 runs per game this season.
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