Coshocton extended their losing streak to five on Saturday, dropping them down to 4-9. They were a single run away from ending the streak, but they lost a 7-6 heartbreaker at the hands of the Strasburg-Franklin Tigers. The Redskins were not able to make up for their defeat to the Tigers from their previous meeting back in April of 2025.
As for Strasburg-Franklin, they pushed their record up to 8-2 with the victory, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 6.9 runs this season.
For Strasburg-Franklin's part, Avery Keffer and Drew Lancaster made a big impact no matter where they played. On the mound, Keffer didn't allow a single earned run over five innings pitched. Meanwhile, Lancaster tossed one inning while giving up no earned runs or hits. He has been nothing but reliable on the mound: he hasn't given up more than two walks in five consecutive appearances. At bat, Keffer went a perfect 2-for-2 with one home run and three RBI, while Lancaster went 2-for-4 with one stolen base and one run. That's the most hits Keffer has posted since back in May of 2025.
In other batting news, Brody Baughman was incredible, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one triple, and two RBI. That triple marked the first that he has hit this season. Brodie Hurst was another key player, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Coshocton will challenge Crooksville at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Ceramics have struggled to contain batters this season (they've allowed 7.86 runs per game on average), something the Redskins will no doubt try to take advantage of. As for Strasburg-Franklin, they will face off against Buckeye Trail at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Warriors' pitching crew has only allowed 2.7 runs per game this season, so the Tigers' hitters will have their work cut out for them.
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