After losing to Manchester the last time they met, Tallmadge decided to demonstrate that turnabout is fair play. The Blue Devils walked away with a 7-4 win over the Panthers on Thursday. The victory was nothing new for the Blue Devils as they're now sitting on four straight.
Larissa Taylor looked comfortable as she struck out seven batters over four innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 15 consecutive appearances.
Naomi Richardson
| 05/08/25 vs Manchester | 3 |
| 05/07/25 @ Green | 2 |
| 04/09/25 vs Copley | 2 |
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At the plate, Leila Staszak and Naomi Richardson did most of the damage at the plate: Staszak went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases and two runs, while Richardson went 3-for-4 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI. Those three hits gave Richardson a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Payton Almond, who went 1-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
Tallmadge was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .387. That was just more of the same: they've now posted a batting average of .387 or higher in three consecutive matches.
Tallmadge's record now sits at 11-7. As for Manchester, the loss snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 17-5 record.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Tallmadge will venture away from home to challenge Barberton at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Blue Devils are facing the Magics at the right time seeing as the Magics are stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Manchester, they will square off against Perry at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Perry will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something Manchester surely won't give up without a fight.
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