Nordonia extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping their season record down to 6-13 in the process. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 9-8 heartbreaker at the hands of the Mayfield Wildcats. The Knights were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Wildcats apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Gracie Smith stepped up to lead a balanced group of hitters: she went 3-for-4 with five RBI and one double. Another player making a difference was Larken Koran, who went 2-for-5 with one home run and two RBI.
As for Mayfield, with the victory, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 8-14. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win they have posted since March 29th.
On Mayfield's side, they let Ella Mikesell and Charlotte Hatten run wild. Mikesell went 2-for-4 with two runs and one RBI, while Hatten went 1-for-4 with four RBI and one double. That's the most hits Mikesell has posted since back in April.
Nordonia and Mayfield are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Knights will challenge Rhodes at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Mayfield, they will square off against Shaker Heights at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Wildcats' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Red Raiders have averaged an impressive 10.4 runs per game this season.
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