Cuyahoga Falls couldn't quite beat Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy on Monday, but the two-run margin was a huge improvement compared to the 11-run defeat they were dealt last Tuesday. The Cuyahoga Falls Black Tigers fell just short of the Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy Royals by a score of 8-6. Cuyahoga Falls was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2023.
Gabe Mount made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs while going 2-for-3. The team also got some help courtesy of Charlie Mansfield, who scored a run while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
On Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy's side, the team relied heavily on John Harabedian, who scored two runs while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances. Another player making a difference was Jules Hernandez, who went 1-for-4 with two stolen bases and two RBI.
Cuyahoga Falls has traveled a rocky road recently having lost nine of their last ten matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-17 record this season. As for Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, their win was their 11th straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 19-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cuyahoga Falls will play host again on Tuesday to welcome Boardman, where first pitch is scheduled at 5:00 p.m. Boardman will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Cuyahoga Falls surely won't give up without a fight. As for Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Northwest at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The last four games Northwest has played have been within two runs, so don't be surprised if it's a close one.
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