Lakewood took a eight-run defeat the last time they faced off against Rocky River, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Rangers beat the Pirates on Saturday by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 3-2. This was a revenge game for the Rangers: when they faced off against the Pirates last Thursday, they had to take a 9-1 loss.
Ella Bower spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up 11 Ks. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in nine consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Emily Gillick, who went 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs.
Rangers
| 05/17/25 @ Rocky River | 3-2 |
| 05/16/25 vs Cuyahoga Heights | 3-2 |
| 05/13/25 @ Magnificat | 1-5 |
| 05/12/25 @ North | 3-6 |
| 05/08/25 vs Rocky River | 1-9 |
Lakewood's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 11-7. As for Rocky River, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-10.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Lakewood will be playing at home against Washington at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Rangers are facing the Tigers at the right time seeing as the Tigers are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Rocky River, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Bay at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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