Cory-Rawson took a 16-run loss the last time they faced off against Arcadia, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Fighting Hornets skirted past the Redskins 6-5. For the Fighting Hornets, this counts as revenge for the 16-0 win the Redskins walked away with the last time they faced one another back in April of 2024.
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. He has been consistent recently: he hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in three consecutive appearances.
Dom Moon
| 05/16/25 vs Arcadia | 6 |
| 04/28/25 @ Ridgedale | 3 |
| 05/15/25 vs Vanlue | 2 |
| 04/21/25 @ Waynesfield-Goshen | 2 |
| 04/03/25 @ Ada | 2 |
| + 3 more games |
On the hitting side, Dom Moon was incredible, going 2-for-3 with six stolen bases and three runs. He is becoming a predictor of Cory-Rawson's success: when he posts at least two stolen bases the team is 4-1 (and 0-12 when he doesn't). Hank Walters was another key player, going 2-for-4 with one triple, one stolen base, and one run.
The victory made it two in a row for Cory-Rawson and bumps their season record up to 4-13. They've had to fight for that success though, as they only beat their opponents by an average of 1.5 runs across that stretch. As for Arcadia, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 7-14.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cory-Rawson will head out to challenge 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. As for Arcadia, they will challenge 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.
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