Eagles
| 05/16/26 @ Edgewood | 5-6 |
| 05/14/26 @ Brush | 17-4 |
| 05/09/26 @ Fairview | 15-14 |
| 05/08/26 vs Varsity Opponent | 15-14 |
| 05/08/26 vs Hickory | 1-2 |
Geneva dropped down to 10-11 on Saturday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins. They fell just short of the Edgewood Warriors by a score of 6-5. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Warriors this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 11-4 back in April.
Gianna Markijohn and Ella Walker stepped up to the plate in a big way. Markijohn went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and two RBI, while Walker went 2-for-3 with one stolen base and one double. Walker is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. Another player making a difference was Kailyn Cerjan, who went 2-for-3 with two runs.
As for Edgewood, their win was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 17-3. The home victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 10.2 runs over those games.
On Edgewood's side, Lucianna Paolillo spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on 11 hits and racked up nine Ks.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Sydney Miller, who got on base in all four of her plate appearances with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Natalie Ianetta was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
Geneva and Edgewood are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Eagles will face off against Lake at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Blue Streaks' pitching crew has only allowed 3.1 runs per game this season, so Geneva's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Edgewood, they will be playing at home against Jefferson Area at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Warriors' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Falcons have averaged an impressive 9.3 runs per game this season.
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