Upper Scioto Valley extended their losing streak to three on Thursday, dropping their season record down to 2-8 in the process. They were two runs away from ending the streak, but they lost a 5-3 heartbreaker at the hands of the Continental Pirates. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Rams have suffered since March 26, 2024.
As for Continental, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 9-6. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory they have posted since April 7th.
For Continental's part, Gracie Homier was a major factor while hitting and pitching. On the mound, she struck out 15 batters over seven innings while giving up just two earned (and one unearned) runs off four hits (and only one walk). Homier has been consistent recently: she hasn't given up more than two walks in four consecutive appearances. She was also solid in the batter's box, going 1-for-4 with one home run and two RBI.
In other batting news, Continental let Kimberly Grant and Kenzie Searfoss run wild. Grant went 2-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run, while Searfoss went 1-for-3 with two stolen bases and one run. Grant is on a roll when it comes to stolen bases, as she's now snagged at least one in each of the last three games she's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Ava Homier, who got on base in two of her four plate appearances with two stolen bases and one run.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Upper Scioto Valley will welcome Vanlue at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. The Rams are facing the Wildcats at the right time seeing as the Wildcats are stuck on a nine-game losing streak. As for Continental, they will host Jefferson at 5:00 p.m. on Friday.
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