The Chaney Cowboys will venture away from home to take on the Girard Indians at 1:00 p.m. on Friday. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Chaney barely beat Leetonia the last time the pair played, but that sure wasn't the case this time around. The Cowboys put the hurt on the Bears with a sharp 20-6 win on Thursday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Cowboys.
Meanwhile, Girard had to endure a three-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. Everything went their way against East on Thursday as they made off with a 23-1 victory. The Indians' hitters stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most runs they've scored all season.
Brooklyn Broll and Gabby Doran made a splash no matter where they played. On the mound, Broll tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Doran tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Broll has been nothing but reliable on the mound: she hasn't given up more than two walks in seven consecutive appearances. At the plate, Broll got on base in all three of her plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI, while Doran got on base in four of her five plate appearances with four runs, two RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Caylee Wilkes, who went a perfect 4-for-4 with five runs, four RBI, and two doubles. That's the most runs she has posted since back in April of 2024. Quinn Wilster was another key player, going a perfect 4-for-4 with five runs.
Girard always had someone on base and finished the game having posted an OBP of .822. They are a perfect 5-0 when they post an OBP of .513 or better.
Chaney's record now sits at 4-6. As for Girard, their record is now 7-4.
Chaney might still be hurting after the 22-0 defeat they got from Girard when the teams last played back in May of 2021. Can the Cowboys avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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