Genoa Area came into Monday's match having lost three straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They came out on top against the Eastwood Eagles by a score of 4-1 on Monday. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Genoa Area also won the last time the pair played back in April.
Kaylin Shields made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run while striking out 11 over seven innings pitched. Shields has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in four consecutive pitching appearances. Shields was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Emersen Bickel, who went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI. Another player making a difference was Courtney Chapinski, who went 1-for-3 with a home run.
Genoa Area's win bumped their record up to 11-9. As for Eastwood, their defeat ended an 18-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 15-8.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Genoa Area will take on Rossford at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Eastwood, they will look to defend their home field on Wednesday against Otsego at 4:45 p.m.
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