Talawanda extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to 17 on Tuesday, dropping them down to 0-12. They lost 14-0 to the Oak Hills Highlanders. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Brave of the 9-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in April of 2025.
As for Oak Hills, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 8-3. That 14-run margin sets a new team best for them this season.
For Oak Hills' part, Brandon Arnold tossed a big game, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits over five innings pitched. What's more, Arnold posted four strikeouts, the most he's had since back in April of 2025.
At the plate, Lincoln Schreiber and Wil Kraus did most of the damage at the plate: Schreiber went 2-for-3 with two runs, two doubles, and one stolen base, while Kraus went a perfect 2-for-2 with two runs, one triple, and one stolen base. Those two doubles gave Schreiber a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Kellen Gantzer, who went a perfect 1-for-1 with two runs and one RBI.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Talawanda will square off against Franklin at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Oak Hills, they will face off against Hamilton at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The Big Blue's pitching crew has only allowed 3.7 runs per game this season, so the Highlanders' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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