After flying high against Toronto last Monday, Indian Creek came back down to earth. The Indian Creek Redskins fell just short of the Martins Ferry Purple Riders by a score of 3-2 on Wednesday. Indian Creek was given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Martins Ferry apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in March.
Trinity Taylor put in work no matter where she played. On the mound, she tossed seven innings while giving up just one earned (and two unearned) runs off three hits. Taylor has been consistent recently: she hasn't pitched less than five innings in five consecutive pitching appearances. Taylor was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a triple and a run.
Taylor wasn't the only one making solid contact as four players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Riley Sadler, who scored a run while going 2-for-3. Payton Rath was another key contributor, going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
On Martins Ferry's side, Abbey Snedeker spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits.
Indian Creek has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 15-7 record this season. As for Martins Ferry, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 15-4.
Indian Creek has the luxury of staying home for another game and will welcome Carrollton at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Martins Ferry, they will head out on the road to take on Buckeye Local at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. Martins Ferry is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 7.8 runs per game this season.
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