The Licking Heights Hornets will square off against the Licking Valley Panthers at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
Things were looking good for Licking Heights after they put the first runs on the board on Wednesday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They fell just short of Utica by a score of 7-6. Hornets fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team's lost against the Redskins since on Wednesday.
Licking Heights got a good showing from Johnny Morgan, who pitched three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. That's the first time Morgan hasn't allowed a single earned run since back in April of 2024.
At the plate, Brady Pennington made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and scored two runs and stole a base while going 3-for-3. Maxim Fink was another key player, scoring two runs while going 2-for-3.
Meanwhile, Licking Valley owes their pitching crew a big pat on the back after their performance on Monday. They walked away with a 3-0 win over Zanesville. The victory continues a trend for the Panthers in their matchups with the Blue Devils: they've now won nine in a row.
Licking Heights has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 1-7-1 record this season. As for Licking Valley, their win bumped their record up to 5-2.
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