Upper Scioto Valley dropped to 4-10 on Thursday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins on the road. They lost 11-1 to the Continental Pirates. If the Rams were looking for revenge after losing 5-3 to the Pirates when the teams met back in April of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Upper Scioto Valley saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ashlyn Downing, who went 2-for-3 with one run.
As for Continental, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 11-2. The result was nothing new for the Pirates, who have now won seven games by seven runs or more so far this season.
On Continental's side, Gracie Homier was a major factor no matter where she played. She struck out 12 batters over six innings while giving up just one earned run off six hits. Homier has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts any time she's pitched this season. She was also stellar in the batter's box, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one home run and two runs. That home run was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Kenzie Searfoss was incredible, going 2-for-3 with one home run, six RBI, and two runs. Those six RBI gave her a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Ava Homier, who got on base in three of her five plate appearances with two runs, one stolen base, and one RBI.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Upper Scioto Valley will challenge Vanlue at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Continental, they will take on Jefferson at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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