The Chagrin Falls Tigers will venture away from home to take on the Crestwood Red Devils at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Chagrin Falls has given up an average of 16.9 runs per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Chagrin Falls fell victim to Gilmour Academy and their airtight pitching crew on Thursday. They came up short against the Lancers, falling 18-0. The matchup marked the first time this season in which the Tigers were not able to get on the board.
Chagrin Falls saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lauren Eickhoff, who went 1-for-2 with one double. That double was Eickhoff's first of the season.
Meanwhile, Crestwood was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 17-7 to Berkshire. That's two games in a row now that the Red Devils have lost by exactly ten runs.
Kayleigh Helm made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 4-for-4 with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
Crestwood's loss dropped their record down to 1-11. As for Chagrin Falls, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
Crestwood's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Chagrin Falls has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 10 hits per game. It's a different story for Crestwood, though, as they've been averaging 12.6 hits. Given Chagrin Falls' sizable advantage in that area, the Red Devils will need to find a way to close that gap. Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other softball content.
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