Xenia extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 2-9. They came up short against the Piqua Indians, falling 13-1. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Indians this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 10-2 on Wednesday.
As for Piqua, they have been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season. The result was nothing new for Piqua, who have now won four matchups by eight runs or more so far this season.
For Piqua's part, Emilee Shulz made a splash while hitting and pitching. She didn't allow a single earned run over four innings pitched. Shulz was also big at the plate, going 1-for-2 with two runs, one double, and one RBI. That double was her first of the season.
In other batting news, Taylor Tevis and Taylan Swartz did most of the damage at the plate: Tevis went 2-for-4 with three runs, three RBI, and one triple, while Swartz went 2-for-3 with three runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. That triple marked the first that Tevis has hit this season. Another player making a difference was Samantha Clark, who went 1-for-4 with three RBI and one run.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Xenia will head out to square off against Catholic Central at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. As for Piqua, they will venture away from home to take on New Richmond at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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