For the second straight game, North Ridgeville will face off against Elyria. The Rangers will take on the Pioneers at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday. The teams are on pretty different trajectories at the moment (North Ridgeville has four straight victories, Elyria has four straight defeats), but none of that matters once you're on the field.
On Monday, North Ridgeville made easy work of Elyria and carried off an 8-1 win. The result was nothing new for the Rangers, who have now won three contests by seven runs or more so far this season.
Nicky Mealey
| 04/14/25 vs Elyria | 13 |
| 04/09/25 @ Avon | 5 |
| 03/31/25 vs Olmsted Falls | 7 |
Nicky Mealey spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered only one earned run on three hits and racked up 13 Ks. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Dominic Iezzi was excellent, scoring a run and stealing a base while going 2-for-4. Daniel Lowe was another key player, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-3.
North Ridgeville always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .526. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Elyria only posted an OBP of .241.
Elyria's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for North Ridgeville, their victory was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-1.
Elyria's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: North Ridgeville has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .468. It's a different story for Elyria, though, as they've only averaged .294. Will they be able to contain North Ridgeville's hitters? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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