Olmsted Falls was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 17-5 to the Midview Middies. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Olmsted Falls of the 14-4 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture last Tuesday.
EVIE PEMBERTON and BROOKE LARGENT did some serious damage despite the final result: PEMBERTON went 2-for-3 with two RBI and a double, while LARGENT scored two runs while going 2-for-2. Another player making a difference was ELENA VROUTOS, who went 1-for-2 with a triple and a run.
On Midview's side, Savannah Holcomb made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just two earned (and three unearned) runs off eight hits. Holcomb has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in four consecutive pitching appearances. Holcomb was also solid in the batter's box, scoring three runs while getting on base in three of her five plate appearances.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Lily Thomasheski, who went 4-for-5 with six RBI, two stolen bases, and three runs. Addison Reisinger was another key contributor, scoring three runs while going 3-for-4.
Olmsted Falls' defeat dropped their record down to 7-11. As for Midview, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 10-10.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Olmsted Falls will take on Elyria Catholic at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Elyria Catholic is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 8.8 runs per game this season. As for Midview, they will be playing in front of their home fans against St. Joseph Academy at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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