Genoa Area is 1-9 against Eastwood since April of 2022 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Comets will face off against the Eagles at 5:00 p.m.
Genoa Area will face Eastwood after dropping another heartbreaker against Lake on Wednesday, which marked the second time in a row the team's come within two of beating them. The Comets took a 9-5 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Flyers.
Eastwood came out on top against Fostoria on Wednesday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run second inning. The Eagles took their game against the Redmen 9-6. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Eagles.
Cam Schumaker made a splash no matter where he played. On the mound, he struck out eight batters over seven innings while giving up five earned (and one unearned) runs off 11 hits (and not a single walk). He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive appearances. He was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs. Eastwood is 3-1-1 when Schumaker posts two or more runs, but 4-8 otherwise.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Brady Ramlow, who went 2-for-4 with one home run and five RBI. That's the most RBI he has posted since back in April of 2025. Easton Speck also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
Genoa Area's loss dropped their record down to 8-10. As for Eastwood, their record now sits at 7-9-1.
Everything went Genoa Area's way against Eastwood when the teams last played two weeks ago, as Genoa Area made off with a 9-3 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Comets since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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