The North Rangers will head out to face off against the Geneva Eagles at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. North is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
North lost a heartbreaker the last time they played Riverside, but it's fair to say they got their revenge given the result of Friday's match. The Rangers were the clear victors by an 11-3 margin over the Beavers on Friday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Rangers as it put an end to their four-game losing streak.
Tyler Leasure spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned runs on 11 hits and racked up eight Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances.
Brady Pennza
| 04/25/25 @ Riverside | 3 |
| 04/23/25 vs Riverside | 2 |
| 04/15/25 @ Mayfield | 2 |
| 04/19/25 @ Hawken | 1 |
| 04/14/25 @ Chardon | 1 |
| + 2 more games |
On the hitting side, Brady Pennza was incredible, going 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and three RBI. He has become a key player for North: the team is 2-1 when he posts at least two runs, but 4-6 otherwise. Another player making a difference was Patrick Keough, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Meanwhile, Thursday just wasn't the day for Geneva's offense. They came up short against John F. Kennedy Catholic on Thursday, falling 14-0. Geneva's defeat continues a trend for the squad, making it four in a row.
Geneva's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for North, their victory bumped their record up to 6-7.
Geneva's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: North hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .321. It's a different story for Geneva, though, as they've only averaged .129. Will they be able to contain North's hitters?
North took their win against Geneva in their previous meeting back in May of 2015 by a conclusive 15-1 score. Will the Rangers repeat their success, or do the Eagles have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
