Maplewood hasn't had much luck against Mathews recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Rockets will face off against the Mustangs at 5:00 p.m. Maplewood is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9.9 runs per game this season.
While Maplewood's win against Pymatuning Valley wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Rockets had just enough and edged out the Lakers 9-8. The victory was familiar territory for the Rockets, who have now won three matches in a row.

Addison Marker
05/08/25 vs Pymatuning Valley | 5 |
05/02/25 @ Badger | 13 |
04/30/25 vs Mathews | 6 |
04/28/25 @ Grand Valley | 6 |
04/26/25 vs Geneva | 6 |
+ 7 more games |
Addison Marker was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed eight innings while giving up five earned (and three unearned) runs off 11 hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in 12 consecutive appearances. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in all five of her plate appearances with one home run and four runs. Those four runs gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, Aleesia Woomer was incredible, going 4-for-5 with four RBI, two doubles, and one run. Those four RBI gave her a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Raegan Krieg, who went 1-for-4 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
Maplewood kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 12 hits. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now got at least ten hits in three consecutive contests.
Meanwhile, Mathews beat Ursuline 8-3 on Thursday.
Maplewood's record now sits at 16-3. As for Mathews, their record is now 16-4.
Maplewood couldn't quite finish off Mathews when the teams last played last Wednesday and fell 4-2. Can the Rockets avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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