Avon Lake had lost five straight on the road, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 4-12 to make it six. They lost 10-2 to the Steele Comets. The Shoremen were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Comets earlier this season, when they won 11-9.
Olivia Miller made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run. The team also got some help courtesy of Briana Webster, who went 1-for-2 with two stolen bases and one run.
As for Steele, their record is now 16-7. The result was nothing new for the Comets, who have now won seven matchups by eight runs or more so far this season.
On Steele's side, Karina Shuster was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 13 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned runs off three hits (and only one walk). Shuster has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 15 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with two RBI.
In other batting news, Steele got a massive performance out of Nevaeh Sadler, who got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four stolen bases and two runs. Those four stolen bases gave Sadler a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Samantha Pearch, who went 1-for-2 with one home run and four RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Avon Lake will host Olmsted Falls at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Steele, they will look to defend their home field on Tuesday against Strongsville at 5:00 p.m.
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