If Columbus Grove was riding high fresh off their 10-0 takedown of Kalida on Tuesday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Bulldogs lost 14-8 to the Spencerville Bearcats on Thursday. The Bulldogs were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Bearcats apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Saige Benroth was cooking despite her team's loss, going 3-for-4 with three runs, three doubles, and four RBI. Those doubles marked the first that she has hit this season. Another player making a difference was Becca Hoover, who got on base in three of her four plate appearances with three runs.
Columbus Grove's loss was their sixth straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 3-10. As for Spencerville, they moved to 3-13 with that win, which also ended their five-game losing streak.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Columbus Grove will square off against Liberty-Benton at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Eagles will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Bulldogs surely won't give up without a fight. As for Spencerville, they will face off against Cory-Rawson at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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