Maysville extended their losing streak to six on Tuesday, dropping their season record down to 2-9 in the process. They took a 12-9 hit to the loss column at the hands of the West Muskingum Tornadoes. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Tornadoes this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 14-4 on Monday.
KOLTON GIFFORD was cooking despite his team's loss, going 3-for-5 with two runs, one stolen base, and two RBI. JAKE DEAL also deserves some recognition as he snagged his first stolen bases of the season.
As for West Muskingum, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 8-5. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 11.7 runs over those games.
On West Muskingum's side, Wes Houston was incredible, getting on base in four of his five plate appearances with three RBI and one double. The team also got some help courtesy of Ashton Ansel, who got on base in four of his five plate appearances with three runs and one double.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Maysville will take on John Glenn at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Panthers are facing the Little Muskies at the right time seeing as the Little Muskies are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for West Muskingum, they will face off against Sheridan at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. The Tornadoes' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Generals have averaged an impressive 8.4 runs per game this season.
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