North lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Riverside, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Friday's contest. The Rangers were the clear victors by an 11-3 margin over the Beavers on Friday. Considering the Rangers have won four games by more than seven runs this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Tyler Leasure spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on 11 hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances.
Brady Pennza
| 04/25/25 @ Riverside | 3 |
| 04/15/25 @ Mayfield | 2 |
| 04/14/25 @ Chardon | 2 |
| 04/23/25 vs Riverside | 1 |
| 04/22/25 vs St. Edward | 1 |
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Brady Pennza, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Patrick Keough, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
The win snapped North's losing streak at four games and leaves them with a 6-7 record. As for Riverside, they now also have a losing record of 6-7.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. North will challenge Geneva at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Eagles have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed nine runs per game on average), something the Rangers will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Riverside, they will square off against Aurora at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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