Solon is 0-3 against North Royalton since May of 2024 but things could change on Thursday. The Comets will head out to challenge the Bears at 5:00 p.m.
Solon is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Wednesday. They fell 6-2 to University School.
North Royalton not only won on Tuesday, but they posted their biggest win since May 9, 2024 (when they won 13-3). They put the hurt on Solon with a sharp 9-0 win. The victory continues a trend for the Bears in their matchups with the Comets: they've now won three in a row.
Not much got past Antonio Escano, who gave up just a hit and racked up 11 Ks to keep Solon off the board. Escano also tossed no earned runs, which is notable because North Royalton is 2-1 when he allows at most one earned run, but 6-7 otherwise.
On the hitting side, Jackson Cavanaugh was incredible, going 3-for-5 with three RBI and two runs. Those three hits gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Grady Baugh, who got on base in two of his four plate appearances with two runs and one stolen base.
Solon's defeat dropped their record down to 3-10. As for North Royalton, the win got them back to even at 8-8.
Solon suffered a grim 9-0 defeat to North Royalton in their previous matchup on Tuesday. Can the Comets avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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