The Cuyahoga Falls Black Tigers will head out on the road to challenge the Chardon Hilltoppers at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The last three games Cuyahoga Falls has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
On Tuesday, Cuyahoga Falls sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-1 victory over Barberton. That's two games straight that Cuyahoga Falls has won by just one run.
Julee Phillips spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up 15 Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Cuyahoga Falls' win was truly a team effort as three different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was MJ Mastrodonato, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, after soaring to 14 runs the game before, Chardon was a bit more limited in their contest on Monday. They fell just short of Berea-Midpark by a score of 3-1.
Cuyahoga Falls has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a nice bump to their 13-9-1 record this season. As for Chardon, their defeat dropped their record down to 17-8.
Wednesday's game will be a test for both team's pitchers. Cuyahoga Falls hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .335. However, it's not like Chardon struggles in that department as they've averaged .406. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other softball content.
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