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The Canfield Cardinals secured a hard-fought 4-2 victory over the Howland Tigers in a thrilling softball matchup on Monday. The game started with Canfield taking an early lead with a four-run outburst in the first inning, but Howland pitcher Brooke Tatar quickly settled in and shut down the Cardinals’ offense for the rest of the game.

Canfield’s pitcher, Malena Toth, delivered a gutsy performance on the mound, throwing 138 pitches and battling through tough situations to secure the win. Despite giving up two unearned runs in the seventh inning, Toth remained composed and got the crucial final out to seal the victory for Canfield.

After the game, Canfield head coach Michael Kernan acknowledged that his team may have become complacent after their early lead, but he was proud of their ability to hold off Howland’s late comeback attempt. Howland’s coach, Nicole Wayt, praised Tatar for her resilience and effective pitching, which kept the Tigers in the game despite their struggles at the plate.

The win extends Canfield’s impressive record to 9-1 on the season, with their only loss coming in the season opener. The Cardinals will look to continue their success in a rematch against Howland today, where both teams will battle it out once again in what promises to be another exciting showdown on the softball field.