Leetonia is 0-10 against Columbiana since April of 2019 but things could change on Monday. The Bears will be playing at home against the Clippers at 5:00 p.m. Leetonia has given up an average of 17.1 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Leetonia is headed into Monday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 23rd straight game dating back to last season on Thursday. They came up short against Chaney, falling 20-6.
Meanwhile, Columbiana earned an 11-6 win over East Palestine on Tuesday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Clippers.
Caitlynn Pleska was a major factor no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over 3.1 innings while giving up no earned runs off one hit (and not a single walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Landry Smith, who went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases, two RBI, and one run. Those two stolen bases gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Maryn Hepler, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two RBI and one run.
Columbiana was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .381. They are a perfect 7-0 when they post a batting average of .375 or better.
Columbiana's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-5. The home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 12.3 runs over those games. As for Leetonia, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-7.
Leetonia might still be hurting after the 13-0 loss they got from Columbiana in their previous matchup back in April of 2024. Will the Bears have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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