Shaker Heights is 0-4 against Brunswick since April of 2016 but things could change on Tuesday. The Red Raiders will look to defend their home field against the Blue Devils at 5:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty run totals in their previous games.
Brunswick will be up against a hot Shaker Heights team: the squad just extended their winning streak to three. The Red Raiders were the clear victors by a 15-1 margin over Firestone on Thursday. The Red Raiders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six contests by ten runs or more this season.
Scout Harvey made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and not a single walk). Harvey was also big at the plate, going 1-for-4 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, Emerson Miller was incredible, going a perfect 4-for-4 with four runs, two doubles, and one triple. Those doubles marked the first that she has hit this season. Another player making a difference was Eleanor Miller, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, three runs, and one RBI.
Shaker Heights kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least eight hits in three consecutive matches.
Brunswick came out on top against Hilliard Davidson on Saturday thanks in part to the team's impressive seven-run third inning. The Blue Devils walked away with a 13-8 victory over the Wildcats.
Addison Compton was a standout: she went 4-for-5 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Delainey Andolek, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs and two RBI.
Shaker Heights' win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-2. The road victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.3 runs on average over those games. As for Brunswick, their win bumped their record up to 7-2.
Tuesday's game might come down to which pitcher can control the ball better. Shaker Heights has hit smart this season, having averaged an OBP of .512. However, it's not like Brunswick struggles in that department as they've averaged .477. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Shaker Heights suffered a grim 20-0 defeat to Brunswick when the teams last played last Wednesday. Can the Red Raiders avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
