North Royalton came out on top against Stow-Munroe Falls on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run seventh inning. The Bears took their game against the Bulldogs 8-3. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 1-0 on Tuesday.
Jake Paluczak made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing six innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits. He has been consistent: he hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with two RBI and one run. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April.
Antonio Escano
| 05/15/25 @ Stow-Munroe Falls | 2 |
| 05/13/25 vs Stow-Munroe Falls | 1 |
| 05/10/25 vs Padua Franciscan | 1 |
| 05/06/25 @ Solon | 1 |
| 04/22/25 @ Brecksville-Broadview Heights | 1 |
In other batting news, North Royalton let Quinn Costanzo and Antonio Escano run wild. Costanzo went 3-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI, while Escano went 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. Those two runs gave Escano a new career-high.
North Royalton now has a winning record of 11-10. As for Stow-Munroe Falls, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-14 record this season.
North Royalton will challenge Aurora at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bears are facing the Greenmen at the right time seeing as the Greenmen are stuck on a six-game losing streak. As for Stow-Munroe Falls, they will square off against Hubbard at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed three runs per game this season, so the Bulldogs' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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