The Upper Scioto Valley Rams will be playing in front of their home fans against the New Knoxville Rangers at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The two teams are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Upper Scioto Valley had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They were the clear victor by a 9-3 margin over Botkins.
Maddox Underwood made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, he struck out ten batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off two hits. Underwood was also solid in the batter's box, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 1-for-4.
In other batting news, Alex Sanders was a standout: he went 3-for-4 with two runs, a triple, and an RBI. Another player making a difference was Mason Thompson, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 2-for-4.
Meanwhile, New Knoxville gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Monday. They blew past Temple Christian 11-1.
Upper Scioto Valley might still be hurting after the 8-2 loss they got from New Knoxville in their previous matchup back in March of 2023. Will Upper Scioto Valley have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other baseball content.
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