Steele was not the first on the board on Monday, but they got there more often. They won by a run and slipped past the Avon Eagles 3-2. The Comets haven't had any issues with the Eagles recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Karina Shuster
| 04/28/25 vs Avon | 6 |
| 04/26/25 vs Perrysburg | 5 |
| 04/23/25 vs Olmsted Falls | 6 |
| 04/21/25 @ Olmsted Falls | 13 |
| 04/16/25 vs Berea-Midpark | 15 |
| + 6 more games |
Karina Shuster spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up six Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 11 consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Nevaeh Sadler, who went 2-for-4 with three stolen bases and two runs. Those three stolen bases gave her a new career-high.
Steele pushed their record up to 14-4 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. Those home victories came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 1.8 runs on average over those games. As for Avon, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-7 record this season.
Coincidentally, Steele and Avon will both be playing Avon Lake the next time they take the field. The Comets will head out to face the Shoremen at 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, while the Eagles will host them at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
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