It may have taken nine innings to finish the job, but Gilmour Academy ultimately got the result they hoped for on Saturday. They had just enough and edged out the North Royalton Bears 4-3. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Lancers have posted since May 3, 2024.
Camden Dreiling spent all nine innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and one unearned) runs on ten hits and racked up seven Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Ava Gundling, who went 3-for-5 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Aiden Pike, who went 2-for-5 with two runs and one double.
The victory made it two in a row for Gilmour Academy and bumps their season record up to 10-3. Those wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered a grand total of 6 runs in those games. As for North Royalton, their defeat dropped their record down to 15-4.
Looking ahead, Gilmour Academy will square off against Olmsted Falls at 5:15 p.m. on Monday. As for North Royalton, they will face off against Hudson at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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