The Dublin Scioto Irish are taking a road trip to square off against the Big Walnut Golden Eagles at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday. Dublin Scioto's pitching crew has only allowed two runs per game this season, so Big Walnut's hitters will have their work cut out for them.
Dublin Scioto is probably headed into the contest with a chip on their shoulder considering Hayes just ended the team's five-game winning streak on Monday. They took a 4-0 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Pacers. Having soared to a lofty ten runs in the game before, the Irish's shutout was a dramatic turnaround.
Avery Reynolds
| 04/28/25 vs Hayes | 12 |
| 04/21/25 vs Worthington Kilbourne | 13 |
| 04/17/25 @ Westerville South | 8 |
| 04/14/25 vs Big Walnut | 13 |
| 04/10/25 @ Hayes | 5 |
| + 3 more games |
Avery Reynolds spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered three earned (and one unearned) runs on four hits and racked up 12 Ks. She has been consistent: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in eight consecutive appearances.
Meanwhile, Big Walnut beat Westerville North 5-2 on Monday. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Golden Eagles.
Big Walnut also let their pitcher toss all seven innings and she was also dialed-in: Sarah Adams gave up just two earned runs on five hits and racked up seven Ks.
On the hitting side, Big Walnut's win was truly a team effort as seven different players contributed at least one hit. One of them was Kyra Holmes, who went 2-for-3 with one triple.
Big Walnut hit smart and finished the game with only two strikeouts. The team has now struck out at least three batters in four consecutive matchups.
Big Walnut's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-8. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.3 runs over those games. As for Dublin Scioto, their loss dropped their record down to 13-3.
Wednesday's game will be a test for both teams' pitchers. Dublin Scioto hasn't had any issues making contact this season, having earned a batting average of .373. However, it's not like Big Walnut struggles in that department as they've averaged .341. With both teams so capable at the plate, fans should be ready for an impressive hitting performance.
Dublin Scioto was able to grind out a solid victory over Big Walnut in their previous meeting two weeks ago, winning 4-0. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Irish since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
