Coshocton has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will challenge the Morgan Raiders at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Both teams come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
On Saturday, Coshocton earned a 12-7 win over Berne Union.
Savannah Gambill made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and only one hit while striking out six over four innings pitched. Gambill was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
In other batting news, Jazlene Brown was incredible, going 2-for-4 with a home run, four RBI, and a double. Another player making a difference was Jaeli Tiedt, who scored two runs and stole three bases while going 1-for-3.
Meanwhile, it may have taken eight innings to finish the job, but Morgan ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They won by a run and slipped past Philo 9-8.
Like Coshocton, Morgan also got a great game from a two-way player: Malayni Clemens. On the mound, she struck out nine batters over eight innings while giving up seven earned (and one unearned) runs off nine hits. Clemens has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than six strikeouts in five consecutive pitching appearances. Clemens was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-3 with a double and an RBI.
In other batting news, Myka Augenstein and Blair Clawson did most of the damage at the plate: Augenstein scored two runs while going 2-for-5, while Clawson scored three runs while going 4-for-5. Paige Lanning was another key contributor, scoring a run while going 2-for-4.
Coshocton's record now sits at 5-16. As for Morgan, their record now sits at 11-2.
Coshocton's speedy runners might be the difference in Monday's game. Coshocton has been swiping bases left and right this season, having averaged 3 stolen bases per game. It's a different story for Morgan, though, as they've been averaging only 0.9. Will they be able to secure the bases, or will Coshocton continue to outrun the ball?
Coshocton might still be hurting after the 11-0 defeat they got from Morgan when the teams last played back in May of 2023. Can Coshocton avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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