Upper Scioto Valley has gone 7-2 against Temple Christian recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Tuesday. The Rams will venture away from home to take on the Pioneers at 5:00 p.m. Upper Scioto Valley will be strutting in after a victory while Temple Christian will be coming in after a defeat.
While Upper Scioto Valley's win against Ridgemont wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Rams had just enough and edged out the Golden Gophers 6-5. The Rams haven't had any issues with the Golden Gophers recently, as the game was their third consecutive victory against them.
Maddox Underwood
| 04/21/25 @ Ridgemont | 9 |
| 04/14/25 vs Perry | 10 |
| 04/11/25 @ Spencerville | 5 |
| 04/01/25 @ Arcadia | 9 |
Maddox Underwood spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered three earned (and two unearned) runs on nine hits and racked up nine Ks. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in four consecutive appearances.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Mason Thompson, who went 2-for-4 with one triple, two RBI, and one run. That triple was his first of the season. Caiden Lowery was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with two RBI.
They weren't the only ones making solid contact: Upper Scioto Valley kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 11 hits. That's the most hits they've posted since back in May of 2024.
Meanwhile, Temple Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their 16th straight loss dating back to last season. They lost 18-0 to Elgin.
Temple Christian's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Upper Scioto Valley, the win was their first on the road , bumping their record up to 3-5.
Upper Scioto Valley took their victory against Temple Christian in their previous matchup back in April of 2024 by a conclusive 10-0 score. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Rams since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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