The Gallia Academy Blue Devils will head out on the road to face off against the Meigs Marauders at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Gallia Academy is coming into the game on a five-game losing streak.
Portsmouth hit Gallia Academy with a six-run sixth inning on Monday, which goes a long way in explaining the final result. The Blue Devils fell just short of the Trojans by a score of 9-7. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Blue Devils have suffered since May 2, 2024.
Chloe Bennett made the most of her time at bat despite the final result and went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, two runs, and one RBI. Kaylie Crisenbery also deserves some recognition as she scored her first run of the season.
Meigs came out on top against Warren on Monday thanks in part to the team's impressive five-run sixth inning. The Marauders never let the Warriors get on the board and left with a 10-0 victory. The Marauders might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine contests by six runs or more this season.
Natalie Goode made a splash no matter where she played. She didn't allow a single earned run and allowed only one hit while striking out 14 over six innings pitched. She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't tossed less than five strikeouts in nine consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 2-for-4 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, Aubrey Newell and Bella Roush did most of the damage at the plate: Newell went 3-for-5 with two RBI and one double, while Roush went 2-for-5 with two runs and one stolen base. Another player making a difference was Gracie Yost, who went 1-for-2 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
Meigs hit smart and finished the game with only one strikeout. The team has now struck out at least two batters in four consecutive matchups.
Meigs' record now sits at 11-5. As for Gallia Academy, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-10.
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