The University School Preppers will challenge the Chardon Hilltoppers at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. University School's pitching crew has only allowed 2.8 runs per game this season, so Chardon's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
University School's usually-dominant pitching crew will be looking to make up for Thursday's struggle, when North Ridgeville hitters got past them. The Preppers fell 13-10 to the Rangers on Thursday. That's two games in a row now that the Preppers have lost by exactly three runs.
Crew Bellan was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: he struck out nine batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off two hits. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one earned run any time he's pitched this season.
At the plate, Bryce Fielding led a balanced group of hitters, scoring three runs and stealing a base while getting on base in all four of his plate appearances. Aaron Moss was another key player, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Chardon fell victim to Riverside and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They lost 11-0 to the Beavers.
Chardon also got a good showing from Clayton Hallam, who tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits.
This is the second loss in a row for University School and nudges their season record down to 8-2. As for Chardon, they dropped their record down to 3-3 with the defeat, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season.
Chardon's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: University School has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .472. It's a different story for Chardon, though, as they've only averaged .360. Will they be able to contain University School's hitters?
University School couldn't quite finish off Chardon in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 and fell 10-8. Can the Preppers avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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