Huntsmen
| 05/07/25 @ Southeastern | 3 |
| 05/05/25 @ Piketon | 1 |
| 05/02/25 vs Paint Valley | 9 |
| 04/30/25 @ Zane Trace | 8 |
| 04/28/25 @ Adena | 7 |
| + 18 more games |
Huntington is 1-9 against Unioto since April of 2021 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Huntsmen will welcome the Shermans at 5:15 p.m. Huntington is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 9 runs per game this season.
Huntington was handed a 11-run defeat in their previous outing, but that didn't affect their clutch gene on Wednesday. They had just enough and edged out Southeastern 3-2. The Huntsmen haven't had any issues with the Panthers recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive victory against them.
Gracie Slaughter spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on four hits.
On the hitting side, Savannah Bushatz was excellent, going 1-for-2 with three stolen bases and one run. Kaylee Kendall was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two doubles and one run.
Meanwhile, after a string of four wins, Unioto's good fortune finally ran out on Wednesday. They lost 7-1 to Adena.
Kendal Walker was a force to be reckoned with on the mound despite the final result: she pitched five innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off five hits. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Unioto saw six different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mackenzie Eisel, who went 1-for-2 with one run and one double.
Huntington's win bumped their record up to 11-12. As for Unioto, their loss dropped their record down to 12-9.
Huntington's speedy runners might be the difference in Friday's game. The Huntsmen have been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3.3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Unioto, though, as they've been averaging only 1.2 stolen bases. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Huntington continue to outrun the ball?
Huntington might still be hurting after the 21-3 defeat they got from Unioto in their previous matchup two weeks ago. Will the Huntsmen have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
