Champion proved they can win big on Thursday (they won by ten) and on Friday they proved they can win the close ones too. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 12-11 win over the Southeast Pirates. The victory continues a trend for the Golden Flashes in their matchups with the Pirates: they've now won four in a row.
Adalyn McIntosh
| 05/15/26 @ Southeast | 5 |
| 05/12/26 @ Ursuline | 1 |
| 05/07/26 vs Howland | 1 |
| 05/05/26 @ Newton Falls | 4 |
| 05/04/26 @ Newton Falls | 3 |
| + 6 more games |
Adalyn McIntosh was excellent, firing off two home runs and five RBI while going 2-for-2. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in April. Ava Sylvester was another key player, going 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and two doubles.
Champion's record now sits at 18-5. As for Southeast, their defeat ended a four-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 16-8.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Champion will take on Wickliffe at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Golden Flashes' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Blue Devils have averaged an impressive 6.4 runs per game this season. As for Southeast, they will challenge United at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Golden Eagles' pitching crew has only allowed 3.9 runs per game this season, so the Pirates' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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