Genoa Area never let their opponents score on Thursday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 2-0 win over the Maumee Panthers. The victory made it back-to-back wins for Genoa Area.
Kaylin Shields was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. Shields has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Shields was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with a home run.
Shields wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Maddie Bronowski, who scored a run while going 2-for-3.
Genoa Area's victory bumped their record up to 14-11. As for Maumee, their loss ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 19-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Genoa Area will take on Oak Harbor at 4:45 p.m. on Friday. Oak Harbor will roll in looking for their 15th straight win, something Genoa Area surely won't give up without a fight. As for Maumee, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Otsego at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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