The Shaker Heights Red Raiders are taking a road trip to take on the Maple Heights Mustangs at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Shaker Heights knows how to get runs on the board -- the team has finished with ten runs or more in their past four games -- so hopefully Maple Heights likes a good challenge.
If Shaker Heights beats Maple Heights with 16 runs on Wednesday, it's going to be the squad's new lucky number: they've won their past two matchups with that exact score. The Red Raiders blew past Bedford 16-3 on Tuesday. Considering the Red Raiders have won ten contests by more than nine runs this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Scout Harvey
| 05/06/25 vs Bedford | 3 |
| 04/24/25 @ Harvey | 2 |
| 04/17/25 @ Firestone | 2 |
| 04/14/25 vs St. Joseph Academy | 2 |
| 04/04/25 vs Beaumont School | 2 |
Scout Harvey was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She struck out nine batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in five consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with three RBI and one run. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Eleanor Miller, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. Emerson Miller was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI.
Shaker Heights hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least five batters in three consecutive games.
Meanwhile, Friday just wasn't the day for Maple Heights' offense. They lost 21-0 to Lorain on Friday. The loss continues a trend for the Mustangs in their meetings with the Titans: they've now lost five in a row.
Shaker Heights is on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season. As for Maple Heights, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-5.
Shaker Heights came up short against Maple Heights when the teams last played back in April of 2023, falling 26-22. Can the Red Raiders avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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