Firestone extended their losing streak to eight on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 1-10 in the process. They came up short against the Hudson Explorers, falling 12-0. If the Falcons were looking for revenge after losing 10-0 to the Explorers when the teams met back in May of 2017, then they'll just have to keep looking.
As for Hudson, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 4-12 record this season. With that victory, they brought their scoring average up to 6.2 runs per game.
For Hudson's part, Claire Eland made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run over 4.2 innings pitched. Eland has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-3 with two RBI.
In other batting news, Shawna Baylor and Corinne Stearns did most of the damage at the plate: Baylor went 3-for-4 with one home run, three runs, and two RBI, while Stearns went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs Baylor has posted since back in April. Another player making a difference was Gianna Pirtle, who went 2-for-3 with three RBI, one run, and one double.
Looking ahead, Firestone will square off against Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Falcons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Royals have averaged an impressive 8.5 runs per game this season. As for Hudson, they will host Nordonia at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Explorers' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Knights have averaged an impressive 7.1 runs per game this season.
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