Upper Scioto Valley had lost six straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 2-5 to make it seven. They came up short against the Riverdale Falcons, falling 15-4. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Rams of the 14-1 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Upper Scioto Valley saw eight different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Mason Thompson, who went 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Those hits were Thompson's first of the season.
As for Riverdale, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-4. The game marked their most dominant win of the season so far.
On Riverdale's side, Jackson Armrose made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he pitched three innings while giving up just one earned run off three hits. What's more, Armrose posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2024. He was also big at the plate, getting on base in two of his three plate appearances with two runs and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Grady Phelps, who went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, five RBI, and one run. Tate Weber was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with three runs and one RBI.
Looking ahead, Upper Scioto Valley will head out to face off against Ridgemont at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. As for Riverdale, they will welcome Seneca East at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Tigers' pitching crew has only allowed 4.1 runs per game this season, so the Falcons' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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