While Upper Sandusky's win against Hopewell-Loudon wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Rams narrowly escaped with a victory as the team sidled past the Chieftains 6-4. The Rams haven't had any issues with the Chieftains recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive win against them.
Justin Heilman was a major factor while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, pitching six innings while giving up just two earned runs off six hits. He has been nothing but reliable: he hasn't given up more than two walks in three consecutive appearances. He was also big at the plate, scoring two runs and stealing a base while going 2-for-4.
Heilman wasn't the only one making solid contact as three players wound up with at least one hit. One of them was Kaleb Francis, who scored a run and stole two bases while going 3-for-4. Francis has been hot recently, having posted at least one stolen base the last three times he's played.
Rams
| 04/12/25 vs Hopewell-Loudon | 6-4 |
| 04/09/25 vs Colonel Crawford | 14-4 |
| 04/07/25 vs Carey | 11-1 |
| 05/13/24 vs Columbian | 3-2 |
| 05/10/24 vs Perkins | 4-2 |
| + 5 more games |
Upper Sandusky pushed their record up to 4-1 with the victory, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.4 runs over those games. As for Hopewell-Loudon, their defeat ended a ten-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 7-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Upper Sandusky will square off against Wynford at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few runs on average (the Rams 3.2, the Royals 3.4) so any runs scored will be well earned. As for Hopewell-Loudon, they will face off against St. Joseph Central Catholic at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The Chieftains are facing the Crimson Streaks at the right time seeing as the Crimson Streaks are stuck on a six-game losing streak.
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