Softball Recap: Shaker Heights' Winning Streak Snapped at Five Games

Red Raiders

Previous 5 Games

05/09/25 vs Solon	5-11
05/08/25 @ Cleveland Heights	23-2
05/06/25 vs Bedford	16-3
04/30/25 @ Euclid	16-2
04/28/25 vs Cleveland Heights	15-4

Shaker Heights dropped their record down to 12-5 on Friday, which also ended the team's five-game streak of wins. They came up short against the Solon Comets, falling 11-5. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Red Raiders of the 20-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2019.

Scout Harvey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and nine unearned) runs on nine hits. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.

At the plate, Shaker Heights saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Melanie Fogerty, who went 3-for-4 with two runs.

As for Solon, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 7-13 record this season. They not only won on Friday, but they posted their biggest win since April 17th (when they won 12-2).

On Solon's side, Grace Gerhard made a big impact no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out six batters over two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). Gerhard was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. That's the most stolen bases she has posted since back in April.

In other batting news, Ali Palsa and Evan Barmen did most of the damage at the plate: Palsa went a perfect 4-for-4 with one stolen base and one run, while Barmen went 2-for-4 with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI. Those two hits gave Barmen a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Alyssa Gerome, who went 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Shaker Heights will face off against Strongsville at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Solon, they will challenge Mayfield at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Comets' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wildcats have averaged an impressive 6.2 runs per game this season.