The home team had come away the winner the last four times Hilliard Darby and Olentangy had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Panthers fell just short of the Braves by a score of 4-3 on Wednesday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Panthers of the 8-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2024.
Hilliard Darby got a good showing from Matt Irwin, who tossed 2.2 innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. Irwin has been consistent : he hasn't given up more than two hits in five consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Hilliard Darby saw five different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Kade Romine, who scored a run and stole a base while going 3-for-4. That stolen base marked the first that Romine snagged this season.
Hilliard Darby's defeat dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Olentangy, their record now sits at 6-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Hilliard Darby will welcome Fairfield Christian Academy at 12:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Panthers 2.4, the Knights 3.8) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Olentangy, they will be playing at home against Hilliard Davidson at 12:00 p.m. on Friday. The Wildcats will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something the Braves surely won't give up without a fight.
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