Wickliffe came out on top against Chagrin Falls on Thursday thanks in part to the team's impressive nine-run fifth inning. The Blue Devils took their matchup against the Tigers 10-6. That's the second time they've managed to beat them this season, as they also won 14-3 back in April.
Leigha Blazetic
| 05/07/26 @ Chagrin Falls | 14 |
| 05/04/26 vs Lake Catholic | 17 |
| 04/27/26 vs Kirtland | 9 |
| 04/24/26 @ Madison | 11 |
| 04/22/26 vs Rootstown | 11 |
| + 9 more games |
Leigha Blazetic made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 14 batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off eight hits. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts in 14 consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-5 with one run and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Audrey Musgrave, who went 1-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one stolen base. Amanda Peklay was another key player, going 2-for-5 with three RBI, one stolen base, and one run.
The win (which was Wickliffe's fourth in a row) raised their record to 8-7. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 9.5 runs over those games. As for Chagrin Falls, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 10-7.
Coincidentally, Wickliffe and Chagrin Falls will both be playing Kenston the next time they take the field. The Blue Devils will head out to face the Bombers at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, while the Tigers will head out to face them at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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