Nordonia had lost four straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 3-5 to make it five. They lost 12-2 to the Solon Comets. The Knights were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Comets earlier this season, when they won 14-4.
Haydn Paul was cooking despite her team's loss, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. Brooke Becker also deserves some recognition as she snagged her first stolen base of the season.
As for Solon, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 4-6. The victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 3.0 runs on average over those games.
On Solon's side, Grace Gerhard was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching five innings while giving up just two earned runs off four hits. Gerhard has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with one home run and four RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ali Palsa, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs. That's the most runs she has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Claire Bush, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Nordonia will square off against Mayfield at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Knights' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Wildcats have averaged an impressive 6.7 runs per game this season. As for Solon, they will challenge North Royalton at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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