After only two runs in their last match, Genoa Area made sure to put some runs up on the board against Fostoria on Tuesday. The Genoa Area Comets put the hurt on the Fostoria Redmen with a sharp 13-1 win. That's more bragging rights for Genoa Area, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Kaylin Shields was a major factor no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit while striking out 14 over six innings pitched. Shields has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in seven consecutive pitching appearances. Shields was also stellar in the batter's box, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all five of her plate appearances.
In other batting news, Genoa Area let Makayla Magrum and Izzy West loose on the outfield. Magrum scored two runs while going 4-for-4, while West went 2-for-2 with a home run, a stolen base, and two RBI. Emersen Bickel was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 1-for-4.
Genoa Area's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 13-11. As for Fostoria, they dropped their record down to 1-17 with that defeat, which was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season.
Genoa Area will head out on the road to face off against Maumee at 4:45 p.m. on Thursday. As for Fostoria, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Otsego at 5:00 p.m.
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