After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Chardon, Steele was happy to have turned things around on Monday. They blew past the Avon Lake Shoremen 10-2. Considering the Comets have won seven matches by more than seven runs this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Karina Shuster
| 05/12/25 vs Avon Lake | 13 |
| 05/07/25 @ Elyria | 7 |
| 04/30/25 @ North Ridgeville | 6 |
| 04/29/25 @ Avon Lake | 9 |
| 04/28/25 vs Avon | 6 |
| + 10 more games |
Karina Shuster was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 15 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with two RBI.
In other batting news, Steele got a massive performance out of Nevaeh Sadler, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four stolen bases and two runs. Those four stolen bases gave Sadler a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Samantha Pearch, who went 1-for-2 with one home run and four RBI.
Steele always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .550. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Avon Lake only posted an OBP of .200.
Steele's win bumped their record up to 16-7. As for Avon Lake, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-12 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Steele will host Strongsville at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Avon Lake, they will face off against Olmsted Falls at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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