Softball Recap: Make It Seven in a Row for Martins Ferry
By Team Reports
May 18, 2026, 4:18pm
Softball Recap: Martins Ferry Purple Riders vs. West Muskingum Tornadoes
Purple Riders
| 05/18/26 vs West Muskingum | 7-6 |
| 05/15/26 @ Buckeye Local | 12-2 |
| 05/14/26 vs Harrison Central | 15-3 |
| 05/08/26 @ Edison | 2-1 |
| 05/05/26 vs Wheeling Park | 11-1 |
| + 2 more games |
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Martins Ferry had no problem doing just that on Monday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 7-6 win over the West Muskingum Tornadoes. Winning may never get old, but the Purple Riders sure are getting used to it with their seventh in a row.
Martins Ferry's victory bumped their record up to 25-3. As for West Muskingum, their defeat dropped their record down to 16-10.
Coming up, Martins Ferry will take on Claymont at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Purple Riders' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Mustangs have averaged an impressive 7 runs per game this season. West Muskingum does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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