Walnut Hills had lost nine straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Monday they dropped their record down to 4-15 to make it ten. They lost 12-2 to the Little Miami Panthers. Having soared to a lofty 11 runs in the game before, the Eagles couldn't push the score so high this time.
Aidan Smith made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went a perfect 3-for-3 with one stolen base and one run.
As for Little Miami, they have been performing well recently as they've won 11 of their last 13 matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 17-6 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.8 runs over those games.
On Little Miami's side, Cam Fox spent all six innings played on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered two runs (both of which were unearned) on seven hits.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Lucas Basta, who went 3-for-4 with three runs, two doubles, and one RBI. That's the most runs he has posted since back in April of 2024. Another player making a difference was Jackson Reynolds, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Walnut Hills and Little Miami are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. The Eagles will challenge Mason at 5:00 p.m. on the 27th. As for Little Miami, they will take on Sycamore at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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