Harding extended their losing streak to six on Tuesday, dropping them down to 4-6. They lost 12-0 to the Struthers Wildcats. The contest marked the first time this season in which the Raiders were not able to get on the board.
Harding saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jaron Edmonds, who went 1-for-3 with one stolen base. Doug Pleacher also deserves some recognition as he hit his first double of the season.
As for Struthers, their win ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-7. The high-flying hitting performance was a huge turnaround for they considering their two-run performance the matchup before.
On Struthers' side, Alex Kriebel made a splash while hitting and pitching. He didn't allow a single earned run while striking out six over six innings pitched. Kriebel also tossed no walks, which is notable because Struthers is 2-1 when he allows at most two walks, but 0-6 otherwise. Kriebel was also big at the plate, going 1-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double.
In other batting news, Anthony Pastella was excellent, going 1-for-2 with two runs and one stolen base. That's the most runs he has posted since back in May of 2025. Drew Chizmar was another key player, going 1-for-3 with one stolen base and two RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Harding will welcome Newton Falls at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Struthers, they will host Canfield at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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