The Port Clinton Redskins will square off against the St. Joseph Central Catholic Crimson Streaks at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday. Port Clinton has given up an average of 7.2 runs per game this season, but Wednesday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Port Clinton is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 18 runs on Monday, they were much more limited against Edison on Tuesday. They lost 11-1 to the Chargers. The Redskins have struggled against the Chargers recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost meeting.
Port Clinton saw two different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Jae Mazur, who went 1-for-2 with one stolen base and one run.
Meanwhile, St. Joseph Central Catholic didn't have quite enough to beat Ross on Monday and fell 9-8.
Emma Kelbley was cooking despite her team's loss, going 2-for-4 with two stolen bases and three runs. Another was Amaree Haralson, who went 2-for-3 with one run and one RBI.
St. Joseph Central Catholic has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four games. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-9 record this season. As for Port Clinton, their defeat dropped their record down to 12-12.
The batters for both teams will have to hit smart on Wednesday as both have some strikeout artists on the roster. Port Clinton has been retiring batters left and right this season, having averaged 8.5 strikeouts per game. However, it's not like St. Joseph Central Catholic struggles in that department as they've been averaging 8 strikeouts. Considering how easily both teams rack up Ks, the hitters on both teams better bring their A-game into this one.
Everything went Port Clinton's way against St. Joseph Central Catholic in their previous matchup back in May of 2024, as Port Clinton made off with a 12-1 victory. Do the Redskins have another victory up their sleeve, or will the Crimson Streaks turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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