Swanton won the last time they faced Genoa Area, and things went their way on Friday too. The Swanton Bulldogs walked away with a 7-3 victory over the Genoa Area Comets. The win made it back-to-back victories for Swanton.
Taylor Forrest made a splash no matter where she played. On the mound, she struck out seven batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). Forrest has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in eight consecutive pitching appearances. Forrest was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with a stolen base and an RBI.
In other batting news, Alexa Faber was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, three runs, and two RBI. Lyla Carrizales was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Like Swanton, Genoa Area also got a great game from a two-way player: Kaylin Shields. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out nine batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and two unearned) runs off nine hits. Shields was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-2.
Shields wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Courtney Chapinski, who scored a run while going 1-for-4.
Swanton's win bumped their record up to 11-8. As for Genoa Area, their record is now 12-10.
Swanton is on the road again on Monday to play Toledo Christian at 5:00 p.m. As for Genoa Area, they will look to defend their home field on Monday against Maumee at 4:45 p.m. Maumee will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something Genoa Area surely won't give up without a fight.
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