Baseball Game Preview: Cory-Rawson Fighting Hornets vs. Upper Scioto Valley Rams

By Team Reports May 3, 2026, 1:37am

Baseball Preview: Cory-Rawson Fighting Hornets vs. Upper Scioto Valley Rams

The Cory-Rawson Fighting Hornets will square off against the Upper Scioto Valley Rams at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Cory-Rawson has given up an average of 10.5 runs per game this season, but Monday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Cory-Rawson came into their game on Thursday off a hard-fought close win, but unfortunately suffered a serious change of fortune. They lost 19-8 to McComb. The loss continues a trend for the Fighting Hornets in their meetings with the Panthers: they've now lost seven in a row.

Dom Moon

Stolen Base

04/30/26 vs McComb4
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04/27/26 @ Ridgemont2
04/23/26 @ Riverdale1
04/21/26 vs Ridgedale4
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Dom Moon made the most of his time in the batter's box despite the final result and got on base in three of his four plate appearances with four stolen bases, one run, and one RBI. He has been hot, having posted at least one stolen base the last seven times he's played. Another player making a difference was Levi Fruth, who earned one RBI and two runs.

Pandora-Gilboa hit Upper Scioto Valley with a four-run second inning on Saturday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Rams fell just short of the Rockets by a score of 6-5.

Jesse Prater was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-4 with four stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Caiden Lowery was another key player, earning one run and two stolen bases.

Cory-Rawson's defeat dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Upper Scioto Valley, their loss dropped their record down to 4-9.

The pitchers for both teams better look sharp on Monday as neither team is afraid to steal. Cory-Rawson has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 4.5 stolen bases per game. However, it's not like Upper Scioto Valley struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 4.5 stolen bases. The only question left is which team can snag more.

Cory-Rawson might still be hurting after the 22-9 defeat they got from Upper Scioto Valley when the teams last played back in May of 2025. Will the Fighting Hornets have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.

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