Tuesday just wasn't the day for Ayersville's offense. They fell 4-0 to the Paulding Panthers on Tuesday. Ayersville's defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
For Paulding's part, the result came thanks to Greyson Harder's shutout, as he gave up just five hits and racked up nine Ks. Harder has been consistent recently: he hasn't given up more than one walk in four consecutive pitching appearances.
At the plate, Kane Jones was excellent, going 2-for-3 with a stolen base and two RBI.
Ayersville's loss dropped their record down to 7-4. As for Paulding, they pushed their record up to 8-5 with that victory, which was their third straight at home.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ayersville will take on Patrick Henry at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. Ayersville's pitching crew has only allowed 3.8 runs per game this season, so Patrick Henry's hitters will have their work cut out for them. As for Paulding, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Fort Jennings at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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