It may have taken ten innings to finish the job, but Dublin Scioto ultimately got the result they hoped for on Thursday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Westerville North Warriors, sneaking past 5-3. The win continues a trend for the Irish in their matchups with the Warriors: they've now won four in a row.

Avery Reynolds
| 04/30/26 @ Westerville North | 15 |
| 04/29/26 vs Big Walnut | 17 |
| 04/27/26 @ Hayes | 18 |
| 04/20/26 @ Worthington Kilbourne | 10 |
| 04/17/26 vs Centerburg | 12 |
| + 11 more games |
Avery Reynolds made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 15 batters over ten innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off five hits (and only one walk). She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also solid in the batter's box, getting on base in four of her five plate appearances with one run and one double.
In other batting news, Gigi Rodriguez was a standout: she went 1-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI. Another player making a difference was Yonit Rodriguez, who went 2-for-5 with two RBI and one double.
Dublin Scioto kept the outfield on their toes and finished the game with 14 hits. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Westerville North only managed seven.
Dublin Scioto's victory bumped their record up to 12-5. As for Westerville North, they have been struggling recently as they've lost nine of their last ten contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 6-13 record this season.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dublin Scioto will host Pickerington Central at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Irish's pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 10.6 runs per game this season. As for Westerville North, they will be playing at home against Westerville South at 5:15 p.m. on Friday.
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