While Oneonta's win against Ashville wasn't quite the blowout it was the last time the pair played, they still came out on top. The Redskins never let the Bulldogs get on the board and left with a 2-0 victory on Thursday. The win continues a trend for the Redskins in their matchups with the Bulldogs: they've now won three in a row.
Layne Nicholson
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Layne Nicholson made a splash while hitting and pitching. He looked comfortable on the mound, tossing two innings while giving up no earned runs or hits. What's more, he posted three strikeouts, the most he's had since back in March of 2024. He was also solid in the batter's box, scoring a run while going 2-for-3.
In other batting news, the team relied heavily on Tyler Butts, who scored a run while going 2-for-2. Inman Carson was another key player, going a perfect 3-for-3 with one RBI.
Oneonta was getting hits left and right and finished the game having posted a batting average of .385. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Ashville only posted a batting average of .045.
Oneonta's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 18-8. The home wins came thanks in part to their pitching effort, having only surrendered 2.7 runs on average over those games. As for Ashville, they have been struggling recently as they've lost 16 of their last 17 contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 8-20 record this season.
Oneonta will face off against Pleasant Grove at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. As for Ashville, they are taking a road trip to take on Hanceville at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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