Maple Heights had to skate by with only a two-run margin when they last took the field, which might have inspired the 11-run drubbing they dealt Garfield Heights on Monday. The Mustangs never let the Bulldogs get on the board and left with an 11-0 victory. The result was nothing new for the Mustangs, who have now won six matches by seven runs or more so far this season.
Marvin Wolfe
| 05/12/25 vs Garfield Heights | 10 |
| 05/07/25 @ Lorain | 10 |
| 04/28/25 @ Garfield Heights | 9 |
| 04/22/25 vs Bedford | 9 |
| 04/14/25 vs Warrensville Heights | 13 |
| + 2 more games |
Marvin Wolfe was a major factor no matter where he played. He looked comfortable on the mound, keeping things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out ten over four innings pitched. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 5.1 strikeouts per game. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with three stolen bases and one run.
In other batting news, MJ Haggins was a standout: he got on base in all three of his plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. Those two RBI gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Lashaun Carr, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one double.
Maple Heights always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .704. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Maple Heights' win was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-4. Those home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 15.3 runs over those games. As for Garfield Heights, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-8.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Maple Heights is set to challenge their familiar foe Shaw at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, Garfield Heights will take on rival Bedford at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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