Cardinals
| 04/01/25 vs Euclid | 27 |
| 04/02/25 @ Euclid | 23 |
| 04/15/25 vs Shaker Heights | 10 |
| 04/18/25 vs Cleveland Heights | 9 |
| 04/22/25 @ Kenston | 7 |
Mentor had won seven straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Tuesday they bumped their record up to 9-2 to make it eight. They were the clear victors by a 12-5 margin over the Kenston Bombers. The result was nothing new for the Cardinals, who have now won five matchups by seven runs or more so far this season.
Jacob Gunvelson looked comfortable as he pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two hits in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Austin Vanhuss was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with three runs, two RBI, and one double. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Jack Vanhimbergen, who went 3-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Mentor kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Kenston only managed seven hits.
As for Kenston, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-10. Those losses can't be blamed on the team's hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.0 runs over those games.
On Kenston's side, they saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lucas Kaltenbach, who went a perfect 2-for-2 with two RBI, one run, and one double. Ethan Bennett also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen base of the season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mentor will welcome Brunswick at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Kenston, they will be playing at home against Mayfield at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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