Arcadia had lost three straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped their record down to 7-14 to make it four. They fell just short of the Cory-Rawson Fighting Hornets by a score of 6-5. The Redskins were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Fighting Hornets apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in April of 2024.
Lamarion Tucker made the most of his time at bat despite the final result and went 1-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI. That double marked the first that he has hit this season. The team also got some help courtesy of Owen Rader, who went 2-for-4 with two RBI and one run.
As for Cory-Rawson, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 4-13. Those victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 7.0 runs over those games.
On Cory-Rawson's side, Shyler Ludwig spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: he surrendered five earned runs on six hits and racked up nine Ks. Ludwig has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
On the hitting side, the team relied heavily on Dom Moon, who went 2-for-3 with six stolen bases and three runs. Those six stolen bases gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Hank Walters, who went 2-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Arcadia will take on Seneca East at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The Redskins are facing the Tigers at the right time seeing as the Tigers are stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Cory-Rawson, they will square off against Upper Scioto Valley at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Rams will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something the Fighting Hornets surely won't give up without a fight.
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