Gallia Academy extended their losing streak to three on Monday, dropping them down to 5-6. They came up short against the Ironton Fighting Tigers, falling 11-5. If the Blue Devils were looking for revenge after losing 6-2 to the Fighting Tigers when the teams met back in April of 2025, then they'll just have to keep looking.
Ava Angel was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-3 with one home run, three RBI, and two runs.
As for Ironton, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record up to 7-4. The result was nothing new for the Fighting Tigers, who have now won six matchups by six runs or more so far this season.
On Ironton's side, Ava Bihl spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered four earned (and one unearned) runs on five hits and racked up 14 Ks. Bihl has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't tossed less than nine strikeouts in six consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, Ironton let Miley Bias and Khamil Martin run wild. Bias went 2-for-3 with one home run, three runs, and one stolen base, while Martin went 2-for-4 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI. That's the most runs Bias has posted since back in April of 2025. Ryleigh Kouns also deserves some recognition as she hit her first double of the season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Gallia Academy will challenge Meigs at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Blue Devils' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Marauders have averaged an impressive 9.4 runs per game this season. As for Ironton, they will take on Dawson-Bryant at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Hornets will aim to continue their three-game streak of scoring more runs each game than the last.
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