The Cardinal Huskies will face off against the Cuyahoga Heights Red Wolves at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Cardinal has given up an average of 12.6 runs per game this season, but Thursday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Cardinal took a loss when they played away from home on Monday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Wednesday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against Crestwood, sneaking past 21-20.
Emily Pleva
| 04/30/25 vs Crestwood | 5 |
| 04/07/25 @ Kirtland | 4 |
| 05/01/24 vs Berkshire | 3 |
| 04/16/24 @ Wickliffe | 3 |
| 04/13/24 vs Harding | 3 |
The team relied heavily on Emily Pleva, who went a perfect 5-for-5 with two stolen bases, four RBI, and two runs. Those five hits gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ivy Kaminski, who went 3-for-5 with three stolen bases, two runs, and two RBI.
Cardinal always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .571. They are 4-1 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Meanwhile, Wednesday just wasn't the day for Cuyahoga Heights' offense. They lost 10-0 to Independence on Wednesday. The loss continues a trend for the Red Wolves in their meetings with the Blue Devils: they've now lost five in a row.
The win got Cardinal back to even at 7-7. As for Cuyahoga Heights, they now have a losing record of 6-7.
Thursday's contest will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Cardinal hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .339. However, it's not like Cuyahoga Heights struggles in that department as they've averaged .359. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Cardinal suffered a grim 21-0 defeat to Cuyahoga Heights in their previous meeting back in April of 2021. Will the Huskies have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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