After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Keystone, Firelands was happy to have turned things around on Monday. Their pitcher stepped up to hand the Clearview Clippers a 12-0 shutout. The Falcons have beaten the Clippers the last nine times they've met, but they better watch out: this was the closest the Clippers has come to flipping the script.
Aaron Bower
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Aaron Bower was a major factor no matter where he played. On the mound, he kept things locked down with no earned runs or hits while striking out 12 over five innings pitched. Bower was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and two runs. He is becoming a predictor of Firelands' success: when he posts at least two runs the team is undefeated (and 3-6 when he doesn't).
In other batting news, Daniel Kothe was a standout: he went 2-for-4 with four RBI, one stolen base, and one run. Those four RBI gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Kase Rogers, who went 1-for-2 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI.
Firelands always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .531. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Clearview only posted an OBP of .118.
The victory got Firelands back to even at 6-6. As for Clearview, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-10 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Firelands will face off against Oberlin at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Falcons are facing the Phoenix at the right time seeing as the Phoenix are stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Clearview, they will challenge Black River at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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