Black River came out on top against Firelands on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive four-run first inning. The Pirates walked away with a 7-2 win over the Falcons. The Pirates haven't had any issues with the Falcons recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Abbey Kiser made a splash no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit. Kiser was also big at the plate, going a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs. That's the most runs she has posted since back in March.
In other batting news, Briley Jackson was excellent, going 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run.
Pirates
| 05/04/26 @ Firelands | 45.5% |
| 03/30/26 @ Vermilion | 42.5% |
| 04/27/26 @ Keystone | 33.3% |
| 04/18/26 vs Northwestern | 32% |
| 05/04/26 @ Firelands | 31.6% |
Black River was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .455. That's the best batting average they've posted all season.
Black River's win bumped their record up to 5-11. As for Firelands, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last eight contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season.
Black River will face off against Brookside at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Cardinals have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 13.35 runs per game on average), something the Pirates will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Firelands, they will host Keystone at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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