Firestone is a perfect 6-0 against North since April of 2019 and they'll have a chance to extend that dominance on Thursday. The Falcons will welcome the Vikings at 5:00 p.m. One thing working in Firestone's favor is that they have posted at least ten runs in their last four matchups.
On Tuesday, Firestone made easy work of Buchtel and carried off a 15-4 win. The result was nothing new for the Falcons, who have now won seven contests by six runs or more so far this season.
Nate Plas made a big impact while hitting and pitching. He pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Plas was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Jason Chestnut
| 04/28/26 vs Buchtel | 6 |
| 04/18/26 vs Canton South | 4 |
| 04/11/26 @ Brecksville-Broadview Heights | 2 |
| 03/30/26 vs Garfield | 5 |
| 05/20/25 @ Copley | 4 |
| + 3 more games |
In other pitching news, Jason Chestnut looked comfortable as he struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the most strikeouts he has posted since back in May of 2025.
Back at the plate, Nate McGuire was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, three RBI, and two runs. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in March. Another player making a difference was Jose Uzcategui, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, three runs, and two RBI.
Firestone always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .629. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
North couldn't beat Garfield on Tuesday even though they stacked five runs on them in the seventh inning. The Vikings fell 13-9 to the Rams.
North's loss was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Firestone, their victory bumped their record up to 8-4.
Everything went Firestone's way against North in their previous meeting on April 13th, as Firestone made off with a 27-0 win. Do the Falcons have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Vikings turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
