Minerva was handed a 13-run defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 4-2 win over the East Canton Hornets. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Lions have posted since May 10, 2025.
Rachel Weaver was excellent, going 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Natalie Essick, who went 1-for-2 with one triple and one run.
Minerva hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as East Canton struck out nine times.
Minerva's record now sits at 4-7. As for East Canton, they are on a seven-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-10.
The teams didn't have to wait long for a rematch: Minerva beat the Hornets by a score of 4-1 later that day.
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