Heartland Christian had lost four games straight , but after bumping their record up to 3-6 on Friday that streak is in the rearview. They put the hurt on the Leetonia Bears with a sharp 28-11 win. The result was nothing new for the Lions, who have now won three matchups by 16 runs or more so far this season.
Gabriella McDowell was a standout: she got on base in all four of her plate appearances with four runs, two stolen bases, and five RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Sarah Reynolds, who got on base in all five of her plate appearances with five runs, three RBI, and one stolen base.
Lions
| 05/02/25 @ Leetonia | 78.6% |
| 04/12/25 @ Catholic Central | 68.6% |
| 04/28/25 vs Toronto | 41.7% |
| 04/10/25 @ Toronto | 40% |
| 04/04/25 vs David Anderson | 39.1% |
Heartland Christian always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .786. That's the best OBP they've posted all season.
As for Leetonia, they are on a 29-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-13. On the bright side, the 11- run performance marked their highest-scoring contest to date.
On Leetonia's side, Faith Dillon made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-2 with three RBI and one run. That run was Dillon's first of the season. Another player making a difference was Breyle Merritt, who got on base in two of her three plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Heartland Christian will welcome United at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Leetonia, they will square off against East Palestine at 5:00 p.m. on Monday.
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