Sadly, Conneaut Area is still looking for their first win of the season after four matches. They suffered a rough 11-1 defeat at the hands of the Meadville Bulldogs on Tuesday. Conneaut Area was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Meadville apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2023.
For Meadville's part, Lila Kightlinger made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out seven batters over five innings while giving up just one earned run off one hit (and not a single walk). Kightlinger has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in three consecutive pitching appearances. Kightlinger was also big at the plate, going 4-for-4 with a home run, three RBI, and a triple.
In other batting news, Addyson Kregel was incredible, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3. Another player making a difference was Kendall Mealy, who scored two runs while going 2-for-4.
Conneaut Area's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Meadville, their victory was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-1.
Conneaut Area didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 10-5 loss vs. Cathedral Prep on the 18th. Meadville has also already played their next contest, a 16-1 win against General McLane on the 18th.
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