It was a proper cat-fight when Warrensville Heights faced off against Shaw on Friday. The Tigers blew past the Cardinals 12-4. The victory continues a trend for the Tigers in their matchups with the Cardinals: they've now won three in a row.
Amir Goldsmith
| 05/09/25 vs Shaw | 3 |
| 05/09/25 vs Shaw | 2 |
| 04/30/25 vs John F. Kennedy | 2 |
| 04/22/25 vs Garfield Heights | 1 |
Warrensville Heights got a massive performance out of Amir Goldsmith, who got on base in three of his six plate appearances with six stolen bases and three runs. Goldsmith is becoming a predictor of the Tigers' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 0-8 when he doesn't). Everett Durham was another key player, getting on base in two of his four plate appearances with four stolen bases and two runs.
Warrensville Heights pushed their record up to 3-8 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 16.3 runs over those games. As for Shaw, they are on a ten-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Warrensville Heights will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Lake Catholic at 5:00 p.m. on the 22nd. As for Shaw, they will square off against Maple Heights at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. The Cardinals' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mustangs have averaged an impressive 9.8 runs per game this season.
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