Shenandoah had lost 12 straight at home dating back to last season, but on Thursday they dropped their record down to 0-8 to make it 13. They fell just short of the Shadyside Tigers by a score of 5-4. The Zeps lost against the Tigers in their previous head to head back in April of 2024, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 27-1 score last time.
As for Shadyside, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five games. That's provided a massive bump to their 7-7 record this season. The victories came thanks in part to their hitting performance across that stretch, as they averaged 6.8 runs over those games.
For Shadyside's part, Ariana Saxton spent all seven innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned (and two unearned) runs on six hits and racked up 15 Ks. Those 15 strikeouts set a new season-high mark for Saxton.
At the plate, the team relied heavily on Josey Greenwood, who went 2-for-3 with one home run, two runs, and two RBI.
Coming up, Shenandoah will challenge Monroe Central at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Shadyside, they will be playing at home against Frontier at 5:30 p.m. on Friday. The Cougars will roll in looking for their 13th straight win, something the Tigers surely won't give up without a fight.
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