Russia had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 4 runs), and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They had just enough and edged the Coldwater Cavaliers out 2-1. That result was just more of the same for these two, as Russia also won the last time the pair played back in April of 2023.
For Coldwater's part, Madison Wendel was huge no matter where she played even without the win. On the mound, she struck out 11 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off six hits (and not a single walk). Wendel has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than six innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Wendel was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-2 with a home run.
Wendel wasn't the only one making solid contact as two players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Dana Zahn, who went 3-for-3 with a double.
Russia pushed their record up to 4-1 with that win, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories were due in large part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.0 runs per game. As for Coldwater, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-4.
Russia will head out on the road to take on Northmont at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Russia's pitching crew has only allowed 3.2 runs per game this season, so Northmont's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Coldwater, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Ayersville at 5:30 p.m. on Monday.
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