Madison extended their winning streak to four on Friday, bumping their season record up to 8-1 in the process. They came out on top against the Wickliffe Blue Devils by a score of 5-1. That's more bragging rights for the Blue Streaks, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Kara Mekulsia
| 04/18/25 @ Wickliffe | 11 |
| 04/17/25 @ Geneva | 11 |
| 04/16/25 vs Lakeside | 14 |
| 04/09/25 vs Conneaut | 12 |
| 04/07/25 @ Perry | 5 |
| + 4 more games |
Kara Mekulsia made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one double and one RBI.
Mekulsia wasn't the only one making solid contact as six players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Tori Semple, who went 2-for-3 with one double and one RBI. Another was Addy Behm, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
As for Wickliffe, they moved to 5-3 with that defeat, which also ended their three-game winning streak. Having soared to a lofty 22 runs in the game before, they couldn't push the score so high this time.
On Wickliffe's side, Leigha Blazetic spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered five runs (all of which were unearned) on five hits and racked up 13 Ks.
Coming up, Madison will be playing at home against Jefferson Area at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Wickliffe, they are taking a road trip to square off against West Geauga at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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