Rocky River hasn't had much luck against Lakewood recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Pirates will venture away from home to square off against the Rangers at 5:00 p.m. Lakewood took a loss in their last matchup and will be looking to turn the tables on Rocky River, who comes in off a win.
Rocky River will bounce into Thursday's game after beating Normandy, who they had gone 1-8 against in their nine prior meetings. The Pirates' pitcher stepped up to hand the Invaders an 11-0 shutout on Wednesday. The Pirates might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven contests by ten runs or more this season.
Reagan Kane
| 05/07/25 @ Normandy | 12 |
| 04/30/25 vs Westlake | 8 |
| 04/29/25 @ Valley Forge | 13 |
| 04/17/25 @ Bay | 12 |
| 04/15/25 vs North Olmsted | 15 |
Reagan Kane made a big impact no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than eight strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 3-for-4 with two runs and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Elizabeth Smalley, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI and two runs. That's the most hits she has posted since back in April of 2024. Addie Dietrich also deserves some recognition as she brought in her first RBI of the season.
Rocky River kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 13 hits. They are a perfect 6-0 when they post 11 or more hits.
Meanwhile, after a string of four wins, Lakewood's good fortune finally ran out on Tuesday. They lost 12-2 to Buckeye. Having soared to a lofty 14 runs in the game before, the Rangers couldn't push the score so high this time.
Lakewood saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ella Bower, who went 2-for-3 with one stolen base, one double, and one RBI.
Lakewood's loss dropped their record down to 9-4. As for Rocky River, their record now sits at 8-5.
Thursday's matchup will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Rocky River hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .347. However, it's not like Lakewood struggles in that department as they've averaged .313. 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.
