The Rocky River Pirates will challenge the Olmsted Falls Bulldogs at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Rocky River is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.7 runs per game this season.
Olmsted Falls will square off against a team with plenty of momentum: Rocky River extended their winning streak to three on Friday. The Pirates walked away with an 8-4 win over Strongsville.
Reagan Kane made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, firing off two home runs and six RBI while going 2-for-3. Those two home runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Carly Ewing, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Abbie Lamb was another key player, earning two runs and two stolen bases.
Rocky River lost a few balls and finished the game with two home runs. That's the most home runs they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Olmsted Falls unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak last Tuesday. They lost 8-2 to Midview.
HAILEY KLAMUT made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with one run and one double.
Olmsted Falls' loss dropped their record down to 9-8. As for Rocky River, their victory bumped their record up to 10-5.
Olmsted Falls' pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Rocky River has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .439. It's a different story for Olmsted Falls, though, as they've only averaged .360. Will they be able to contain Rocky River's hitters?
Rocky River might still be hurting after the 14-2 defeat they got from Olmsted Falls in their previous matchup back in April of 2022. Can the Pirates avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
