Chillicothe had lost five straight at home, but on Saturday they dropped their record down to 7-12 to make it six. They lost 9-0 to the Wheelersburg Pirates. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cavaliers of the 7-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in May of 2024.
As for Wheelersburg, they are on a roll lately: they've won seven of their last nine contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 13-6 record this season. The result was nothing new for Wheelersburg, who have now won eight games by six runs or more so far this season.
For Wheelersburg's part, Brady Doss and Ean Conn made a big impact no matter where they played. Throwing, Doss didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit over four innings pitched. Meanwhile, Conn tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than one earned run in seven consecutive appearances. At bat, Doss went 3-for-5 with three runs, two doubles, and one stolen base, while Conn got on base in three of his four plate appearances with one run and one RBI. Those two doubles gave Doss a new career-high.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Jack Picklesimer, who went 2-for-3 with two runs, two RBI, and one double. Jake Clevenger was another key player, getting on base in three of his four plate appearances with one stolen base and one RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Chillicothe will welcome Unioto at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Shermans will roll in looking for their eighth straight victory, something the Cavaliers surely won't give up without a fight. As for Wheelersburg, they will challenge Waverly at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Pirates 2.4, the Tigers 2.8) so any runs scored will be well earned.
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