Hilliard Darby managed to slip by Olentangy the last time these teams faced off, but didn't have those same answers this time around. The Panthers came up short against the Braves on Wednesday, falling 11-5. The Panthers were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Braves earlier this season, when they won 10-9.
Hilliard Darby saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Lorelai Gum, who went 2-for-3 with two RBI. Katie Byerly was another, going 2-for-4 with two runs.
Hilliard Darby has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-4 record this season. As for Olentangy, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-4 record this season.
Olentangy will square off against Dublin Jerome at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday. The Braves are facing the Celtics at the right time seeing as the Celtics are stuck on a 12-game losing streak. Hilliard Darby will be paying especially close attention to Olentangy's game: after Olentangy faces off against Marysville, they'll take on Hilliard Darby again at 5:15 p.m. on Wednesday.
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