Paw Paw was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They lost 16-3 to the Pendleton County Wildcat. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Paw Paw of the 21-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture on Friday.
Paw Paw saw three different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Ayden Crabtree, who scored a run and stole a base while going 1-for-2.
On Pendleton County's side, Spencer Hartman and Chase Owens made a big impact while hitting and pitching. On the mound, Hartman tossed two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. Meanwhile, Owens pitched two innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive pitching appearances. At bat, Hartman scored a run while getting on base in two of his five plate appearances, while Owens scored a run.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on James Vincell, who went 1-for-2 with a home run, three runs, and three RBI. The team also got some help courtesy of Allden Rexrode, who scored three runs and stole two bases while getting on base in three of his four plate appearances.
Paw Paw's defeat dropped their record down to 1-6. As for Pendleton County, they now have a winning record of 11-10.
Paw Paw will head out on the road to square off against Turkeyfoot Valley Area at 4:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Pendleton County, they will look to defend their home field on Saturday against Moorefield at 11:00 a.m. Pendleton County is strutting in with some hitting muscle as they've averaged 6.8 runs per game this season.
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