Ashland extended their losing streak to six on Wednesday, dropping their season record down to 3-8 in the process. They lost 11-0 to the New Philadelphia Quakers. Unfortunately, that's the second time they've come up short against the Quakers this season, as they also lost their prior matchup 7-3 on Tuesday.
As for New Philadelphia, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 12-6. Considering they have won seven contests by more than seven runs this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
For New Philadelphia's part, Jillian Howard made a big impact no matter where she played. She looked comfortable on the mound, not allowing a single earned run and allowing only two hits while striking out six over five innings pitched. Howard has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in eight consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going a perfect 2-for-2 with three RBI. Those three RBI gave her a new career-high.
In other batting news, New Philadelphia got a big performance out of Sara Cardani, who went a perfect 3-for-3 with three runs and one double. That's the most runs Cardani has posted since back in March of 2024. Easton Miller was another key player, going 2-for-3 with two RBI, one run, and one double.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Ashland will host Lexington at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. As for New Philadelphia, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Newcomerstown at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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