Howland dropped their record down to 7-6 on Thursday, which also ended the team's four-game streak of wins on the road. They came up short against the Boardman Spartans, falling 9-3. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Spartans this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 12-3 on Monday.
As for Boardman, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 12-2. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight games by six runs or more this season.
For Boardman's part, Tori Strines made a splash while hitting and pitching. She looked comfortable on the mound, pitching four innings while giving up just two earned runs off two hits. Strines was also big at the plate, getting on base in three of her four plate appearances with one stolen base, one run, and one double.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Kenzie Cherne, who went 2-for-3 with two runs and two RBI. That's the most hits she has posted since back in May of 2024. Another player making a difference was Alex Ward, who went 3-for-4 with one stolen base, two RBI, and one run.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Howland will face off against Alliance at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. As for Boardman, they will challenge Champion at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. The Golden Flashes will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something the Spartans surely won't give up without a fight.
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