Softball Recap: Mentor Drops Highest Score of Season Against North

Cardinals

Team Score (Highest)

04/21/25 vs North	17
04/02/25 vs Euclid	13
04/11/25 @ Shaker Heights	12
04/07/25 vs Cleveland Heights	10
03/27/25 @ South Range	9

Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Mentor). They blew past the North Rangers 17-2 on Monday. The result was nothing new for the Cardinals, who have now won five matchups by six runs or more so far this season.

Maggie Haydu made a big impact no matter where she played. She struck out seven batters over three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and four RBI. That's the most RBI she has posted since back in May of 2024.

In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Ireland Rainey, who went 3-for-4 with four RBI, two runs, and one triple. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Sophia Smalley, who went 2-for-4 with two runs, two doubles, and two RBI.

Mentor always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .576. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as North only posted an OBP of .348.

Mentor's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-6. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for North, they have been struggling recently as they've lost eight of their last ten contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 4-10 record this season.

Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mentor will host Brunswick at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for North, they will be playing in front of their home fans against South at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.