Coshocton had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Tuscarawas Central Catholic Saints on Wednesday and snuck past 7-5.
Savannah Gambill made a big impact while hitting and pitching. She struck out six batters over seven innings while giving up four earned (and one unearned) runs off 11 hits (and only one walk). Gambill was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing two bases while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, Jaeli Tiedt was a standout: she scored two runs and stole two bases while going 1-for-3. Mallorie Stamper was another key contributor, scoring two runs and stealing three bases while going 2-for-3.
Like Coshocton, Tuscarawas Central Catholic also got a great game from a two-way player: Stella Everett. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 12 batters over seven innings while giving up just one earned (and six unearned) runs off eight hits. Everett has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than seven strikeouts every time she's pitched this season. Everett was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI.
In other batting news, Ryann Walker made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and scored a run while going 3-for-4. Another player making a difference was Ellen Norris, who scored two runs and stole a base while going 2-for-4.
Even though they lost, Tuscarawas Central Catholic was hitting in the alleys and finished the game with five doubles. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Coshocton only hit a.
Tuscarawas Central Catholic are on a four-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-3.
Coshocton will head out on the road to take on Tri-Valley at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Tuscarawas Central Catholic, they will challenge Buckeye Trail at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. Tuscarawas Central Catholic has given up an average of 7 runs per game this season, so hopefully the team got some pitching drills in this week.
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