Richmond Heights extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to five on Monday, dropping them down to 0-2. They came up short against the John Hay Hornets, falling 26-2. If the Spartans were looking for revenge after losing 22-11 to the Hornets when the teams met back in April of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Sincere Pearl was cooking despite his team's loss, getting on base in both of his plate appearances with four stolen bases and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Ameer Avak, who got on base in both of his plate appearances with three stolen bases and one run.
As for John Hay, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 4-2-1 record this season. That 24-run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
On John Hay's side, Abimael Zeno was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Zeno was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one home run, three stolen bases, and seven RBI. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 2.5 runs per game.
Looking ahead, Richmond Heights will look to defend their home field on Friday against Garfield Heights at 4:45 p.m. As for John Hay, they will venture away from home to face off against Glenville at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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