While Tinora's victory against Van Buren wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Rams won by a run and slipped past the Black Knights 6-5. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest win the Rams have posted since April 10th.
Zoe Billings made a splash while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she tossed three innings while giving up no earned runs off two hits. She has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than one earned run in three consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 2-for-3 with one run, one double, and one RBI.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Madison Spangler, who went 3-for-4 with one home run, one triple, and one stolen base. That triple marked the first that she has hit this season. Savannah Schroeder was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one run and one RBI.

Rams
05/09/25 vs Van Buren | 6-5 |
05/08/25 vs Elmwood | 10-0 |
04/29/25 vs Hicksville | 8-3 |
Tinora's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-10. Those home wins came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 8.0 runs over those games. As for Van Buren, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost four of their last five games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-8 record this season.
Tinora has already played their next match (against Swanton), but no score has been uploaded at the time of writing. Van Buren does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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