Geneva and Jefferson Area are an even 3-3 against one another since May of 2015, but likely not for long. The Geneva Eagles will head out on the road to challenge the Jefferson Area Falcons at 4:30 p.m. on Monday. Both teams come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Geneva can now show off seven landslide victories after their most recent match on Thursday. They blew past Rocky River 14-2.
Annabelle Bragg was a major factor while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out six batters over five innings while giving up just one earned (and one unearned) run off three hits (and only one walk). Bragg has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. Bragg was also big at the plate, firing off two home runs and seven RBI while going 3-for-4.
In other batting news, Alyssa Palmisano was incredible, going 3-for-3 with a home run, four RBI, and two runs. Savanna Burton was another key contributor, scoring three runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Jefferson Area narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past Madison 7-5.
Olivia Lewis spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and three unearned) runs on nine hits.
At the plate, Marillia Matuz was incredible, scoring a run while going 4-for-4. Another player making a difference was Gabby Barress, who scored two runs while going 3-for-4.
Geneva's record now sits at 9-11. As for Jefferson Area, their record now sits at 7-9.
Jefferson Area's pitching crew has a crucial task ahead of them: Geneva has been making plenty of contact this season, having averaged 9.6 hits per game. It's a different story for Jefferson Area, though, as they've been averaging 9.8. Given Geneva's sizable advantage in that area, Jefferson Area will need to find a way to close that gap.
Geneva took their win against Jefferson Area in their previous matchup last Tuesday by a conclusive 21-11. The rematch might be a little tougher for Geneva since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
