Conotton Valley fought the good fight in their extra-innings game against Newcomerstown on Friday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Trojans by a score of 4-3. The Rockets were not able to repeat the success they had when they faced the Trojans earlier this season, when they won 9-3.
Maddison Kelley put in work no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, striking out 13 batters over 7.1 innings while giving up just two earned (and two unearned) runs off five hits (and not a single walk). She has been consistent for a while: she hasn't given up more than two walks in 12 consecutive appearances. She was also big at the plate, going 3-for-4 with one RBI.
In other batting news, Ava Williams was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two runs, one double, and one RBI.
Conotton Valley's defeat ended a nine-game streak of away wins and brought them to 22-3. As for Newcomerstown, their win bumped their record up to 4-5.
Conotton Valley wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 1-0 loss against Tuscarawas Valley on the 12th. Newcomerstown does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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