On Monday, the Canton South Wildcats didn't have quite enough to beat the Columbiana Clippers and fell 2-1.
For Columbiana's part, Caitlynn Pleska was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she didn't allow a single earned run and only one hit over four innings pitched. Pleska was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Maryn Hepler was excellent, scoring a run and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3.
Canton South's defeat dropped their record down to 9-7. As for Columbiana, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won 14 of their last 15 matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 24-4 record this season.
Canton South will head out on the road to take on Southeast at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Columbiana, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Rootstown at 6:15 p.m. on Tuesday. Columbiana's pitching crew has only allowed 2.9 runs per game this season, so Rootstown's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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