Softball Game Preview: Ashland Arrows vs. New Philadelphia Quakers

Ashland hasn't had much luck against New Philadelphia recently, but that could start to change on Tuesday. The Arrows will host the Quakers at 5:00 p.m. Ashland has given up an average of 7.6 runs per game this season, but Tuesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.

Ashland fell victim to Dover and their airtight pitching crew on Wednesday. They came up short against the Crimson Tornadoes, falling 14-0. The Arrows' loss continues a trend for the squad, making it three in a row.

The scorekeeper got an easy start on Saturday as neither New Philadelphia nor Tuscarawas Valley made it on the board until the sixth inning. The Quakers took a 5-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Trojans. The Quakers have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Ellie Mason made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one home run.

Ashland's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for New Philadelphia, their loss dropped their record down to 10-6.

Ashland couldn't quite get it done against New Philadelphia in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 as they fell 7-3. Will the Arrows 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 softball content.