Continental proved they can win big on Tuesday (they won by 27) and on Thursday they proved they can win the close ones too. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Upper Scioto Valley Rams, sneaking past 5-3. The Pirates have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Rams, too.
Gracie Homier made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
Kimberly Grant
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In other batting news, Continental let Kimberly Grant and Kenzie Searfoss run wild. Grant went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run, while Searfoss went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run. Those two stolen bases gave Grant a new career-high. Ava Homier was another key player, getting on base in two of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
Continental pushed their record up to 9-6 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. The road wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.0 runs on average over those games. As for Upper Scioto Valley, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost six of their last seven contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-8 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Continental will take on Jefferson at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Upper Scioto Valley, they will challenge Vanlue at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Rams are facing the Wildcats at the right time seeing as the Wildcats are stuck on a nine-game losing streak.
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